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Space Cafe Radio - Strategic Inflection: EU Space and Defense with Christophe Morand
21 minutes Posted Jul 3, 2025 at 6:00 am.
Space Cafe Radio - Strategic Inflection: EU Space and Defense with Christophe Morand
European Space Strategy and Defense Initiatives
EU Preparedness Strategy and Budget Negotiations
Christophe Morand's Military and EU Experience
Capabilities and Future Programs
Challenges in Space Domain Awareness
Collaboration with ESA and Future Prospects
Final Thoughts and Key Messages
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EU Space Defense and Security Initiatives: An Interview with Christophe Morand

In this episode of Space Café Radio live from Prague, host Torsten Kriening was joined by Christophe Morand, advisor to the European Commission's Directorate-General for Defense Industry and Space (DG DEFIS). As a former French Air Force Colonel with extensive experience in military space intelligence, Morand discusses the EU's current and future projects related to space and defense, the importance of the European Defense Fund (EDF), and the upcoming Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) negotiations. 

Learn about the EU's strategy for space situational awareness (SSA), space domain awareness (SDA), and the collaboration between EU member states and commercial entities. Discover how the EU plans to balance policy and operational roles in space security to ensure comprehensive preparedness for future challenges.

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