International Space Summit: Europe plays catch-up with US and China

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What happened

The space sector is booming.

The global industry expected to reach a value of €2 trillion mark by 2040.

But behind this spectacular growth lies major geopolitical challenges, particularly for Europe.

Key facts

  • The global industry expected to reach a value of €2 trillion mark by 2040.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:28:11 UTC.

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