Macron's Summit in Paris: The White House Advised SpaceX and Other Companies Not to Attend

The White House advised several American space companies, including SpaceX, not to attend the international space summit in Paris on September 9 and 10, 2026. This recommendation was made during a private exchange with industry representatives, where concerns were raised about the U.S. position in the discussions. Nearly 120 foreign delegations are expected, with representatives from the OSTP, State Department, Commerce Department, and NASA participating in the event.