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From Crisis to the Rebirth of European Space?

The space sector is entering a pivotal period in its history. What role will agencies play in the face of rising astrocapitalism? What place will future constellations hold in protecting our democracies? How will French NewSpace evolve in response to the critical challenges ahead ?

These are just some of the key issues that will be at the heart of the new edition of the Space Forum, organized by La Tribune on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at the Cité de l’Espace in Toulouse. The previous edition brought together over 400 participants, with speakers from ten different countries. After shining a spotlight on African space efforts in 2023, this year’s event will honor Italy, continuing the tradition of this now-unmissable gathering for the industry.

8h45 : Welcome words

Agnès PLAGNEUX-BERTRAND – Vice President of Toulouse Métropole, in charge of industry and the productive economy

9h10 - The Keynote Guest

François JACQ – Chairman and CEO of CNES

09h30 - Space at a crossroads

Massimo COMPARINI – Managing Director of Leonardo’s Space Division

Hervé DERREY – President of Thales Alenia Space

Alain FAURE – Chairman of ADS

François JACQ – Chairman and CEO, CNES

10h15 - Great Witness

Josef ASCHBACHER – Director General of the European Space Agency (ESA)

10h55 - Exchange: Space, astrocapitalism vs. democracies

Xavier PASCO – Doctor in political science and Director of the Foundation for Strategic Research.

Irénée REGNAULD – Consultant and associate researcher at the COSTECH laboratory at Compiègne University of Technology. Co-author of “Une histoire de la conquête spatiale”.