# REPLAY: Macron calls for European crewed spaceflight capability

https://mins.news/en/video/52816

- France 24 English, 2026-09-10 10:30 UTC
- Science
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rg08IeLktEM

> French President Emmanuel Macron urged Europe on Thursday to develop its own crewed spaceflight capability, as part of a wider effort to strengthen the continent’s space sector. Speaking at a summit in Paris, he said Europe’s space programme remains fragile and requires greater efforts.

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