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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.

Relive the 2024 event

PROGRAM & SPEAKERS

Xavier Pasco – Doctor of Political Science and Director of the Foundation for Strategic Research
Irénée Régnauld – Consultant and associate researcher at the COSTECH laboratory (Knowledge, Organisation and Technical Systems) at Compiègne University of Technology. Co-author with Arnaud Saint-Martin of ‘Une histoire de la conquête spatiale’.

General Alexis Rougier -General Officer in charge of very high altitude at the Air Force and Space Staff

Vincent Farret d’Astiès – Zephalto (has opened a factory for reusable stratospheric balloons in Toulouse. Zephalto has just successfully completed a historic flight at an altitude of 6,000 metres with a pressurised cabin, ahead of a first commercial flight in 2025).
Caroline Laurent – Director of Orbital Systems and Applications at CNES
General Alexis Rougier – General Officer in charge of very high altitude at the Air Force and Space Staff

Teodoro Valente – President of the Italian Space Agency (ASI)

Aurélie Baker – France country manager, AikoSpace

Teodoro Valente – President of the Italian Space Agency (ASI)

Sébastien Lombard – Head of Foresight, CNES – Connect by CNES Strategy Division
Olivier Piepsz – Chairman of Prométhée Earth Intelligence

Director of Orbital Systems and Applications, CNES

Managing Director Europe of Loft Orbital

General officer in charge of very high altitude at the Air Force and Space Staff

Consultant and associate researcher at the COSTECH laboratory (Knowledge, Organisation and Technical Systems) at Compiègne University of Technology. Co-author with Arnaud Saint-Martin of ‘Une histoire de la conquête spatiale’.

President of Prométhée Earth Intelligence

President of the Italian Space Agency (ASI)

Chairman of Zephalto

Doctor of Political Science and Director of the Foundation for Strategic Research

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