Space Summit in Paris: Europe Seeks to Close the Gap with SpaceX
Called for by President Emmanuel Macron, a space summit has opened in Paris with the aim of strengthening Europe's position against the United States and China, though coordination among European countries remains difficult, according to reporting by France 24.
A summit dedicated to space issues opened Wednesday in Paris at the initiative of President Emmanuel Macron, France 24 reports in a story by Jules Boiteau.
According to the network, this event aims to counter the dominant positions of the United States and China in the space sector, a field where the American company SpaceX holds a central place.
France 24 nevertheless points out that European countries are currently facing difficulties coordinating on these issues, which complicates the stated objective of strengthening Europe's autonomy and competitiveness in space.
The report does not specify the list of participants or the concrete measures that could be announced at the conclusion of this summit.
Sources
- À Paris, l'Europe tente de rattraper SpaceX et les États-Unis — France 24 — Français
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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