Session 1

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Opening remarks set the scene with concrete numbers and active programs: a 400+ delegates record attendance and Wi‑Fi details, Europe spends ~0.07% GDP (~€17bn) on space versus proposed targets up to €70bn, and projected goals like Galileo 4 billion users and €160bn weather benefit are cited. Program delivery examples include Cassini backing 600+ companies raising €1.8bn, launch of the EU Space ISAC, and Arian 6’s imminent flight; conclusion: many initiatives are running but funding, resilience and legal frameworks remain the bottlenecks.

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1. 0:00Welcome
2. 3:17Europe's space leadership
3. 16:57EU space competitiveness
4. 34:26Belgian presidency priorities
5. 43:17UN space governance
6. 56:55EU Space Programme Agency role
7. 1:06:52ESA's space autonomy
8. 1:13:40Satellite operators' connectivity
9. 1:26:42Call to action