Macron summit to seek boost for European space despite no-shows

France is hosting an International Space Summit in Paris on September 9 and 10 to promote stronger European capacity, regulation and access to orbit. The gathering expects about 2,000 delegates, but SpaceX, Blue Origin and two other United States companies withdrew amid concerns over a pro-European agenda, while several European leaders will be absent. No binding decisions are expected, though France seeks broad declarations and commercial announcements. The meeting exposes differing French and German approaches to autonomy, satellite networks and reliance on American launch providers.