Less than a week before the international space summit in Paris, two major American space companies—Blue Origin and SpaceX—announced they would not participate in the event, according to reports from AFP and Politico. The summit, organized by French President Emmanuel Macron, is set for September 9 and 10 at the Grand Palais and aims to bring together global leaders, institutions, and companies from the space industry. The French Ministry of Higher Education, Research, and Space confirmed that four American firms, including Blue Origin, SpaceX, Stoke Space, and Starcloud, had withdrawn from the event. According to AFP, the French ministry acknowledged that the withdrawals were difficult to separate from media reports about pressure on U.S. companies. When contacted, both Blue Origin and SpaceX did not immediately respond to questions about their decision. Politico reported that the White House had advised American space firms not to attend the summit, citing a phone call between a White House office and several U.S. companies, including SpaceX. During the call, the administration reportedly discouraged participation, warning that it could be seen as tacit support for the European Union’s political stance. Politico, citing three unnamed sources, reported that during the call, a White House official said France had not coordinated with the U.S. and had accused the country of “anti-competitive practices.” The official also noted that the summit’s workshops had not been designed to include the American perspective. The White House office later responded to AFP and Politico, stating that the Trump administration continues to work with allies and space partners and expects productive discussions in Paris on key issues such as space missions, exploration, and security. The global space industry has changed dramatically in recent years, with private companies becoming major players and international dynamics growing more complex. The U.S. has also seen a shift in space policy since the Trump administration took office, often diverging from European allies, especially on projects like the Artemis lunar exploration program. President Macron has emphasized the importance of space as a strategic area affecting the economy, security, climate, and digital sovereignty. Around 120 countries are invited to the summit, including heads of state, governments, and companies. While Russia, North Korea, and Iran are excluded, China is expected to play a significant role. The summit, co-chaired by France and Germany, seeks to develop shared positions on issues like space traffic coordination, frequency allocation, and the sharing of scientific data from space.