Press Release: Commission supports development of competitive European satellite communications sector

The 5th plenary meeting of the Satellite Action Plan was held in Brussels on 9-10 July 2001, gathering representatives of the satellite communications sector to discuss satellite communications. This high ranking panel discussed with Commissioner Liikanen the efforts made by the European Community and the European Space Agency (ESA) to establish a coherent European Strategy for Space. The event was also the occasion for the launch of the 'European Satellite Operators Association' by key European satellite operators.