Speaker
Description
Prior to the G7 Summit of Heads of State and Government, the science
academies of the G7 countries (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the
United Kingdom and the United States) met in Paris on May 18 and 19, 2026
for Science 7 (S7). These S7 meetings are designed to inform international
policy decisions with available scientific knowledge. On this occasion, a
joint statement on large satellite constellations was presented by the G7
academies. The present lecture will first summarize the main questions
discussed in this statement, including the pace of evolution of the field,
the promises of these constellations, and the multidisciplinary nature of
the induced risks. It will then review the recommendations jointly made to
the G7 Governments.