Space cooperation France’s leadership as a space power is a key international priority, to which the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs contributes actively by developing cooperation in Europe and beyond. Scientific cooperation Space Published on : July 07th 2026 Updated on : July 23rd 2026 P Piron/CNES/ESA/Arianespace-ArianeGroup/Optique Vidéo CSG Dans cette rubrique Priorities and action The Ministry in action Action for peace and respect for human rights Promoting a sovereign Europe Promoting French businesses and France’s attractiveness Ensuring the presence of French culture Contributing to sustainable, balanced globalization Major issues International Space Summit France's 2026 G7 Presidency France’s diplomatic action in Ukraine French humanitarian action in the Palestinian Territories Update pending For more than four decades, France has developed international space cooperation at European level, within international bodies and through bilateral partnerships. France and European space policy Multilateral negotiations on space issues Bilateral relations in the space sector