According to people familiar with the matter, the EU is planning to fast-track antitrust approval for a satellite joint venture seen as Europe's version of SpaceX. The EU has already held multiple rounds of intensive consultations with project partners Leonardo SpA, Airbus, and Thales, focusing on identifying and resolving potential competition issues before the project's formal submission for approval. Although these companies have not yet officially filed their application, EU officials expect to receive it in the coming weeks.
