International Space Summit gets underway in Paris
The International Space Summit in Paris has launched with 90 countries participating to discuss over 50 new space projects and investments. The event also highlighted the first private Greek astronaut mission to the ISS, facilitated by the American company Vast.
Why it matters
The summit underscores the growing importance of international cooperation and private-sector involvement in the global space economy.
The two-day International Space Summit got underway in Paris on Wednesday (September 9, 2026) in the presence of French President Emmanuel Macron.
Mr. Macron said that the summit will see the participation of 90 countries, and more than 50 projects are expected to be signed, bringing in billions of investments.
“This space summit is a unique opportunity for all. More than 50 projects are expected to be signed during the summit. Projects between France and Germany and France and the UAE will be signed. There will be a lot of big investments. We also confirm the Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security by Satellite (IRIS²), which is a very important big programme for us in Europe. We will have a series of meetings, common investments, common programmes and partnerships to strengthen European space,” Mr. Macron said.
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