Frédéric Saffroy Publishes a Significant Study on French Space Law and National Defence Interests
In the latest issue (2-2024 / December 2024) of the French Journal of Aviation and Space Law (RFDAS), the reference legal journal in the field, Frédéric Saffroy presents an in-depth study on the first reform of the French Space Act (known as “LOS” for Loi sur les Opérations Spatiales) undertaken under the auspices of the Ministry of Defence. He discusses the modernization of the LOS (space-based data, satellite constellations, in-orbit services, recovery of launcher stages…), as well as the militarization of space activities confirmed by the French Military Programming Law 2024-2030 (export control of space technologies, requisition of space services and satellites, prioritization of delivery of goods and services…). While New Space highlights the importance of private actors, the State intends to retain control over a strategic domain, particularly during major geopolitical crises.