International Space Summit set to be held in Paris amidst calls for Europe’s strategic autonomy in space
The International Space Summit in Paris brings together 120 countries to discuss space security, economy, regulation, and research. A key focus is Europe's push for strategic autonomy in space access and infrastructure.
Why it matters
As space becomes increasingly commercialized and contested, international cooperation and regulatory frameworks are critical for long-term orbital safety.
Around 2,000 participants from 120 countries, including a high-level delegation from India, are expected to take part in the International Space Summit, which will take place in Paris, France on September 9 and 10.
The summit will focus on four pillars — defence and security, space economy, space regulation, and space and scientific research.
Speaking to reporters ahead of the summit, France’s Minister Delegate for Europe Benjamin Haddad said that the organisers are expecting delegations comprising around 2,000 participants representing 120 countries.
“This is a major summit, which will be organised around four pillars: security and defence; sector competitiveness — the importance of having the private sector, especially at a time of acceleration when you see new private actors that are disrupting the way we think about space; regulation in space activities, issues like the regulation of space debris for example; and science and exploration,” Mr. Haddad explained
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