Macron inaugurates international space summit in Paris

France President Emmanuel Macron inaugurated the first international space summit in Paris alongside French astronaut Thomas Pesquet, who is due to travel to the International Space Station (ISS) for the third time in 2027 as part of a mission under an agreement between France and US space company Vast.

Introducing the Greek and Czech members of the crew, Macron said he is "proud" of a "respectful partnership" that will be "good for science, good for European experience".