Macron calls for Europe to ramp up investment in space
French President Emmanuel Macron walks with French Minister of Armed Forces Sebastien Lecornu during a visit at the 55th edition of the International Paris Air Show at the Paris-Le Bourget Airport, in Le Bourget, near Paris, France, June 20, 2025. MOHAMMED BADRA/Pool via REUTERS
PARIS :French President Emmanuel Macron threw his weight behind plans for a unified European satellite manufacturing champion and called for accelerated deployment of satellites, as he set out a new space strategy at the Paris Airshow on Friday.
Speaking after France moved to take control of satellite operator Eutelsat, Macron called for accelerated efforts across the board from launch to satellite manufacturing and Starlink-like services as he declared space the next "gauge of power".
