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'Passengers or pilots?' Europe looks to challenge US dominance in space sector with €10 billion plan

French European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas Pesquet stands next to President Emmanuel Macron during the space summit in Paris on September 9, 2026.
French European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas Pesquet stands next to President Emmanuel Macron during the space summit in Paris on September 9, 2026. © Ludovic Marin, Reuters

Key figures from Europe’s space industry and other international players have converged on Paris to discuss how to advance the continent’s ambitions in a global market dominated by the United States.

The two-day International Space Summit that started Wednesday gathers officials, astronauts, researchers and industry leaders from about 120 countries to discuss the future of the space industry and pursue potential business deals.

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