During the first international space summit held in Paris on Thursday, September 10, French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his hope that the European cargo capsule Nyx will successfully dock with the International Space Station (ISS) within the next two years. The ISS is a collaborative project involving multiple countries, where astronauts and scientists conduct research in microgravity. Macron's remarks highlighted France’s growing ambitions in space exploration and its commitment to contributing to international space efforts. In addition to the Nyx capsule, Macron mentioned the European lander Argonaut, which is expected to make a lunar landing within five years. This mission is part of Europe’s broader strategy to increase its presence in space, particularly on the Moon. Macron also envisioned a more ambitious goal for the future, stating that in ten years, a crewed vehicle launched from the Guiana Space Center in Kourou, French Guiana, would carry European astronauts and possibly others from different nations into space. The idea of sending humans into space using one's own spacecraft is not new. According to Paul Wohrer, head of the space program at the French Institute of International Relations (Ifri), Europe has long been exploring the possibilities of independent human spaceflight. Wohrer emphasized that while the technical and financial challenges are significant, the vision of European astronauts traveling beyond Earth is increasingly seen as a realistic and achievable goal. As Europe continues to invest in its space programs, the collaboration between nations and the development of new technologies are expected to play a crucial role. The upcoming missions, including Nyx and Argonaut, represent important steps toward achieving these long-term objectives and solidifying Europe’s position in the global space community.