Europe's space future in focus at the International Space Summit

The International Space Summit, taking place in Paris, France, on 9 and 10 September, will bring together world leaders, ministers, industry representatives and astronauts at a pivotal moment for the future of space. ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher will invite European leaders to reflect on the role Europe wishes to play in the next era of space exploration and on the level of ambition needed to help shape it.[Update 10 September: The speech delivered by ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher at the Summit is now available here.]