# International Space Summit on orbital governance > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/international-space-summit-on-orbital-governance > Updated: 2026-09-09T14:41:45.000Z. Sources: 87. Developments: 3. At the International Space Summit in Paris, French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the urgent need for European space autonomy to compete with the dominance of the United States and China. The summit, attended by approximately 2,000 representatives from 120 countries, resulted in 51 agreements and commitments valued at nearly €20 billion. A significant portion of these funds, approximately €15.7 billion, is dedicated to the IRIS² project, a secure satellite network designed to provide the European Union with resilient communications for crisis management. Other commercial developments include an agreement between Arianespace and Amazon Leo to launch 24 satellites. To reduce dependence on the United States and Russia, Macron outlined a roadmap for European manned spaceflight featuring three milestones: the docking of the Nyx cargo capsule with the International Space Station within two years, the landing of the Argonaut lunar module on the Moon within five years, and the launch of the first European manned capsule from Kourou within ten years. He also advocated for a ‘Direct to Device’ satellite communications alliance to ensure global connectivity by 2030. Addressing governance, Macron argued that the 1967 Outer Space Treaty is outdated due to rising satellite constellations and space debris. He proposed an international conference to establish space traffic regulations, aiming to position Europe as a mediator in space multilateralism. ESA Director Josef Aschbacher supported the call for increased resources, questioning whether Europe would remain a ‘passenger or a pilot’ in the evolving space race. While African and Indian leaders discussed technological sovereignty, the summit was notably marked by the absence of major American companies such as SpaceX and Blue Origin, reportedly due to pressure from the U.S. administration. ## Claims - The summit resulted in announcements representing nearly 20 billion euros in total. (disputed by 5 sources) - 35 billion euros have been allocated for space security and defense. (disputed by 4 sources) - The International Space Summit is being held in Paris at the Grand Palais. (corroborated by 15 sources) - Major US space companies, including SpaceX and Blue Origin, boycotted the summit. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Europe aims to build a powerful and independent space presence by 2035. (corroborated by 7 sources) - The global space economy exceeded 500 billion dollars in 2025. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The global space economy is projected to reach 1.1 trillion dollars by 2035. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The ESA approved a 22.3 billion euro budget for the 2026–2028 funding cycle. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Emmanuel Macron announced that more than 50 projects and agreements would be signed during the summit. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Approximately 15.7 billion euros are associated with the IRIS² secure satellite network. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Arianespace reached an agreement with Amazon Leo to launch six additional satellites, bringing the total to 24. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Andrianos Golemis will be the first Greek astronaut sent to space as part of the Vast PAM6 mission. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-09: Emmanuel Macron outlines roadmap for European manned spaceflight President Emmanuel Macron has proposed a ten-year roadmap for Europe to achieve space sovereignty, including manned flights, lunar landings, and new international regulations for space traffic. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/europe-seeks-space-autonomy-at-paris-summit ### 2026-09-09: Paris Space Summit announces 20 billion euros in agreements The International Space Summit in Paris announced nearly 20 billion euros in space-related agreements, focusing on European autonomy and the IRIS² satellite network, despite a boycott by major US firms. 77 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/france-and-germany-host-international-space-summit-in-paris ### 2026-09-01: Paris to host International Space Summit on orbital governance The International Space Summit in Paris will address space governance, orbital sustainability, and the growing challenge of space debris and satellite traffic management. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paris-to-host-international-space-summit-on-orbital-governance --- Cite as: International Space Summit on orbital governance. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/international-space-summit-on-orbital-governance