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Italy collaborates actively in space with the US, involving small and medium-sized enterprises, working on missions like the International Space Station and Artemis, indirectly supporting NATO.Summary
KEY POINTS:
- Recently elected Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's upcoming US trip will focus on space issues.
- Italy has expertise in Earth observation through its "Iride" program, providing capabilities in agriculture, water management, weather prediction, etc.
- The "Iride" program's attractiveness extends to Mediterranean and African partners.
- The Luigi Broglio Malindi Space Center makes Italy an appealing partner for African countries interested in advancing their own space capabilities.
- Supporting Allied space capabilities aligns with US strategic interests.
