Safran: Verticalization isn’t taking over the constellation market; electric propulsion shows why diversification is key

by Peter B. de Selding

PARIS — “Electric propulsion is a real pain point right now,” Rocket Lab Chief Executive Sir Peter Beck said.

“We need to talk about it,” responded Jean-Marie Bétermier, executive vice president for space at Safran Electronics and Defense.

The exchange occurred Sept. 18 at World Space Business Week (WSBW), organized by Novaspace Summits.

Safran builds optical and RF satellite-to-ground and ground-to-satellite links; positioning, navigation and timing hardware; and space situational . . .

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