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Macron's International Space Summit: Europe's Ambitions and US Withdrawals
French President Emmanuel Macron hosted an International Space Summit in Paris, aiming to foster dialogue between global leaders and space companies. The event, co-organized with Germany, saw over 50 projects signed and around 2,000 participants from approximately 120 countries. Macron called for 'shared governance' of space, enhanced European cooperation, and a manned mission within a decade. Notably, several major American space companies, including SpaceX and Blue Origin, withdrew due to perceived support for EU political positions, following a White House warning.9 sourcesSee all sources