France-Space Summit/Opening
France-Space Summit/Opening
Dateline : Sept 9, 2026
Location : Paris,France
Duration : 0'41
Paris, France - Sept 9, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Various of people at venue of first International Space Summit
2. Various of delegates speaking on stage
3. Roundtable discussion
4. Various of exhibits, visitor taking photos
The first International Space Summit opened Wednesday in Paris, bringing together heads of state and government, scientists, astronauts and industry representatives.
Initiated by French President Emmanuel Macron and co-organized by France and Germany, the two-day summit is expected to attract around 2,000 participants.
Discussions are focused on science and space exploration, including exploration of Mars, ocean observation and space research; the global space economy, including access to space, connectivity, industrialization and European competitiveness; and space security and governance.
However, the event had been overshadowed by transatlantic tensions before its opening, with major U.S. space companies canceling their participation. French daily Le Monde reported that space giants Blue Origin and SpaceX, as well as Stoke Space and Starcloud, had withdrawn from the summit.
Politico previously reported that the White House had pressured U.S. space companies to skip the summit on the grounds that their attendance could look like tacit support for European Union (EU) policy positions.
ID : 8498553
Published : 2026-09-10 22:06
Last Modified : 2026-09-10 22:10:50
Source : China Central Television (CCTV)
Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland
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