Macron Hopes for European Space Autonomy at Paris Summit

French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday, September 10, at the first international space summit in Paris that he hopes Europe will achieve greater autonomy in space exploration and security. He called for stronger cooperation among European nations to develop independent launch capabilities and satellite systems, reducing reliance on non-European partners. Macron also emphasized the importance of space for climate monitoring and defense, urging a unified European strategy to compete globally.