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Macron Promises €20B Boost for Europe’s Crew Spaceflight

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  • Macron urged Europe to develop independent crewed spaceflight within ten years.
  • He announced about €20 billion for the European space sector at the summit.
  • He set a two-year target for the Nyx cargo capsule to dock with the ISS.
  • ESA director general Josef Aschbacher warned Europe needs €1 billion yearly or dependence could cost €5 billion in ten years.