Maj. Gen. Michel Friedling
personMaj. Gen. Michel Friedling is a former commander of the French Space Command.
Michel Friedling, born in 1967, is a retired Major General of the French Air Force. He served as the first commander of the French Space Command from its establishment on September 3, 2019, until July 1, 2022. With a background as a fighter pilot and aeronautical engineer, he has extensive experience in military operations and defense strategy.
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SmallSat Europe Speaker Focus: Gen. Michel Friedling, Look Up Space
Look Up co-founder Maj. Gen. Michel Friedling emphasized Europe's reliance on commercial space situational awareness during his tenure at France's Commandement de l’Espace. The company raised €50 million in June 2025 for its global radar network, enhancing surveillance capabilities. A partnership with Tahiti Nui Telecom will install radars in French Polynesia, operational by September 2026.