Jan 16 : European satellite operator Eutelsat said on Friday it had signed a deal with French space startup MaiaSpace for the future launches of its low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, in a major strategic boost for Europe as it seeks to catch up with U.S. rival SpaceX. The agreement with MaiaSpace, a subsidiary of Europe's largest rocket maker ArianeGroup, is a multi-launch deal set to start in 2027. MaiaSpace will add a complementary launch option alongside existing partners, said Arlen