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Macron Calls for €1B Annual Space Spending Independence Plan
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- President Emmanuel Macron announced Europe will build a cargo capsule, lunar lander and crewed spacecraft at Paris Space Summit.
- Macron said Europe must cut reliance on U.S. and Russian launch and satellite services.
- ESA secured a budget of over €22 billion for 2025-2027 programs.
- ESA director Josef Aschbacher warned Europe must invest €1 billion annually for independence.
- EU plans the Iris2 satellite constellation, aiming for full operation by 2030.
