SpaceX and Blue Origin, two of the largest American space companies, announced they will not participate in the international space summit scheduled for next week in Paris. The decision was motivated by direct pressure from the White House, which exerted influence over these companies to boycott the event organized by the French government under the leadership of President Emmanuel Macron.
In total, four American space companies joined the boycott, choosing not to attend this summit that was intended to bring together important actors in the international space sector. This absence represents a significant diplomatic setback for the event's organizers.
The companies' decision comes in a context of geopolitical tensions and competition in the space sector, where the United States seeks to assert its dominant position. The White House is said to have been the main force behind encouraging this boycott, demonstrating its ability to influence corporate decisions within the framework of international space policy.
