France launches first Syracuse 4A military communications satellite

• The Guiana Space Centre in French Guiana successfully launched the first of three Syracuse 4A military communication satellites.
• Users will be able to easily interchange bigger volumes of data at all levels of the command chain using 'Syracuse 4A.'
• Its purpose is to let France's armed forces to communicate quickly and securely around the world. 
• The satellite can scan its immediate surroundings and manoeuvre to avoid an assault.

Important Takeaways

About France

• President: Emmanuel Macron
• Capital: Paris
• River passes through Paris: Seine
• Highest point in France: Mont Blanc
• Euro banknotes and coins were introduced in France: 2002