Space & Satellite Technologies
Observing, connecting and securing the world: a strategic challenge for France and India
A Sector That Has Become Critical for States and Economies
Space and satellite technologies are now at the heart of issues related to sovereignty, security, connectivity, and economic transition. Long reserved for a few major powers, the space sector has become a structuring pillar across many civilian and military domains: telecommunications, Earth observation, navigation, climate monitoring, defence, agriculture, logistics, smart cities, and risk management.
The democratisation of access to space, the emergence of satellite constellations, and falling launch costs have profoundly transformed the sector, opening the way to new players and strengthened international cooperation.
Vision 2025–2030: Space Sovereignty and New Uses
Between 2025 and 2030, the space sector will evolve around several structuring trends:
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multiplication of civilian and dual-use satellite constellations,
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strengthening of observation and surveillance capabilities,
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integration of space into climate and environmental policies,
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development of high value-added satellite services,
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securing space infrastructure and critical data.
Space is becoming a strategic tool for decision-making, resilience, and economic competitiveness.
France-India Analysis
France : leadership spatial et excellence technologique
La France est l’un des leaders historiques du secteur spatial mondial. Elle dispose :
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d’un écosystème spatial complet et structuré,
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d’une expertise reconnue en satellites, lanceurs et systèmes orbitaux,
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d’une forte capacité d’innovation en observation de la Terre et télécommunications,
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d’un cadre institutionnel et industriel solide, articulant civil et défense.
Elle joue un rôle central dans la conception, l’ingénierie et la gouvernance spatiale internationale.
Inde : montée en puissance et accès démocratisé à l’espace
L’Inde s’impose comme une puissance spatiale majeure grâce à :
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une capacité éprouvée de lancements fiables et compétitifs,
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un programme spatial orienté vers les usages civils et le développement,
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une montée en puissance rapide des acteurs privés du spatial,
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une vision stratégique liant spatial, souveraineté et croissance économique.
Le pays est reconnu pour sa capacité à déployer des solutions spatiales à grande échelle et à coûts maîtrisés.
+ 100
satellites launched by India in recent years, both civilian and commercial
+ 1000 billion
In USD: estimated value of the global space economy by 2030
+ 9 %
per year: average growth of the space sector
Top 5
global: France's position in the space industry
Common strategic challenges
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Space Sovereignty and Autonomy
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security of space infrastructure and satellite data,
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climate and environmental observation,
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connectivity and digital inclusion,
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industrial cooperation and technological innovation.
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Space has become a cross-cutting lever, directly impacting security, the economy, and public policy.
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A Key Pillar of the France–India Corridor
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France–India space cooperation offers structuring opportunities in:
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co-design and development of satellites,
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Earth observation services and data analytics,
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telecommunications and territorial connectivity,
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navigation and geolocation applications,
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security and strategic surveillance.
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This corridor is built on strong complementarities between technological expertise and deployment capacity.
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FIBC Perspective and Positioning
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The platform adopts a strategic perspective on the France–India space sector by:
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facilitating dialogue between space agencies, industrial players, and institutions,
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promoting technological and industrial expertise,
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supporting understanding of regulatory and strategic frameworks,
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identifying responsible cooperation and investment opportunities.
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This approach aims to position space and satellite technologies as a structuring pillar of the France–India relationship, serving sovereignty, innovation, and sustainable development.
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