Space strategy • Table.Briefings

April 21st, 2026

Space: African space industry gathers in Gabon

Africa’s space industry is gathering in Gabon for the NewSpace Africa Conference, which is focused on the opportunities open to smaller countries in the fast-growing space economy.

By David Renke

News | Space strategy

April 9th, 2026

EUSPA: EU Commission plans separate legal act for space agency

The European Commission is proposing a separate founding act for the European Union Space Agency (EUSPA). The proposal establishes a permanent mandate and strengthens the agency’s operational role in EU space systems.

By Corinna Visser

News | Space

April 6th, 2026

Mission “Smile”: Europe and China launch joint mission to study space weather

Despite growing geopolitical tensions, Europe and China are cooperating on the space mission Smile. The goal is to lay the groundwork for early warning systems against geomagnetic storms.

By Fabian Peltsch

Feature | Space

March 25th, 2026

Satellite technology: Why China is investing in African space programs

In its new Five-Year Plan, China has clearly stated its ambition to become a leader in the space industry. The African continent plays a key role in this endeavor.

By David Renke

Feature | Space

March 24th, 2026

Satellite technology: Why China is investing in African space programs

China’s ambitions extend beyond Earth into space, and Africa is an important partner in that effort. It is clear that China is also pursuing a deliberate strategy in the space sector.

By David Renke

Opinion | Space

January 15th, 2026

The EU’s Space Act must be anchored in the regions and cities

The new EU Space Act creates a legal framework for space travel. If it is to be successful, it is crucial that regions and cities are involved as partners in its implementation.

By Nadia Pellefigue

Participation of Andrius Kubilius, European Commissioner, to the Implementation Dialogue on Space

News | Space

November 18th, 2025

Space Act: BDI rejects law in its current form

The Federation of German Industry has criticized the European Space Act for being too bureaucratic and creating additional costs for the space industry. Instead, it is calling for less regulation and a clear division of responsibilities.

By Corinna Visser

News | Space

November 12th, 2025

Exclusive: This is what Germany’s first space security strategy says

Germany is preparing for conflicts in space. Space gliders, special satellite technologies and closer cooperation with industry and science are to help, as a draft of the space security strategy shows. The strategy could be officially presented on Nov. 19

By Wilhelmine Stenglin

Dorothee Bär (CSU), Bundesministerin für Forschung, Technologie und Raumfahrt, spricht auf dem Weltraumkongress „NewSpace. Aufbruch in die industrielle Zukunft“ im Berliner Congress Center (BCC).

News | Space strategy

October 29th, 2025

EU Space Act: Bär questions the benefits

Germany is not yet reflected in all areas of the Act, says the German Federal Research Minister. However, she emphasizes the strategic importance of aerospace and announces higher German contributions to the ESA.

By Corinna Visser

News | Space

October 24th, 2025

Autonomy in space: Airbus, Thales and Leonardo create European satellite alternative

On the very day that the founding of a European space giant was announced, criticism came from European competitors. Such a large company is not very innovative.

By Gabriel Bub and Wilhelmine Stenglin