White House urged U.S. Space companies to reconsider attending France’s Sept. 9–10 space summit, citing concerns that participation could imply support for EU policy positions. The Details: •    Companies contacted: An Office of Science and Technology Policy official spoke privately with SpaceX, Stoke Space, K2 Space, Astra, and other companies. •    Administration concerns: The official said France did not coordinate with the U.S., raised anti-competitive-practices concerns, and questioned whether panels include U.S. perspectives. •    China factor: The White House official also cited concerns about China’s planned attendance at the Paris event. •    U.S. attendance: Officials from OSTP, State, Commerce, and NASA still plan to attend the summit, which is expected to draw more than 120 countries. 02-SEP-2026 04:37 PM ET