Institut Montaigne releases key report on the future of France’s space strategy

The French think tank Institut Montaigne has recently published the report “Puissance spatiale: le réveil de la France”, which takes an in-depth look at the current and future strategic positioning of France in the space sector. The document presents a critical assessment of the country’s capabilities and its institutional framework, while outlining a set of concrete proposals aimed at reviving its leadership.

Among the main takeaways are the need to strengthen space governance, invest decisively in strategic technologies such as reusable launchers and satellite constellations, and build a coherent political vision that frames space as a national and European priority.

This report is particularly timely as Europe faces a shifting space landscape marked by new industrial actors, tighter international competition, and the emergence of a NewSpace economy.

Read the full report here