Brussels, 15/04/2003 (Agence Europe) - Following a communication on the space policy of the French Minister for Research, Claudie Haigneré, at the Council of Ministers on 15 April, Jacques Chirac (according to a government spokesperson) pointed out that "mastery in space was a strategic imperative". He also added that "France has invested much in it and must play a role that provides a driving force, so that Europe maintains its space access autonomy". Ms Haigneré had formerly highlighted...