French President Emmanuel Macron launched the second day of the International Space Summit, which took place in Paris, with a calendar considered ambitious for Europe. Macron defended that the European continent must send its own astronauts to space within a 10-year timeframe, showing his ambition for the European space sector.
The French head of state took the opportunity to make calls for international cooperation in the space domain. His message was shared by the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, demonstrating the alignment between the French vision and the priorities of the European Union regarding space exploration.
The International Space Summit brought together in Paris political leaders, experts, and representatives from various countries to debate the future of space exploration and the capabilities that Europe aims to develop in this strategic area.
