"A great space command will be created next September" within the Air Force that "eventually become the Air Force and Space," said Saturday Emmanuel Macron.

President Emmanuel Macron announced Saturday the creation of a military command dedicated to space, during a speech at the Ministry of the Armed Forces on the eve of the parade on July 14.

"To ensure the development and reinforcement of our space capabilities, a large space command will be created next September" within the Air Force which "will eventually become the Air Force and Air Force. Space, "he told the military community.