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Macron Pushes €10B, 10-Year Investment for Space Autonomy

9/10/2026

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France launched the International Space Summit in Paris to advance European space independence.
President Emmanuel Macron urged Europe to build a powerful, independent space sector.
ESA chief Josef Aschbacher called for a €10-billion, ten-year investment for autonomy.
SpaceX and Blue Origin withdrew after the White House warned against supporting EU policies.
The EU signed an IRIS² deal expanding the network to 348 satellites, with launches set for 2029.

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France launched the International Space Summit in Paris to advance European space independence.
President Emmanuel Macron urged Europe to build a powerful, independent space sector.
ESA chief Josef Aschbacher called for a €10-billion, ten-year investment for autonomy.
SpaceX and Blue Origin withdrew after the White House warned against supporting EU policies.
The EU signed an IRIS² deal expanding the network to 348 satellites, with launches set for 2029.