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
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
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
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
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
Helene Huby, Gründerin und CEO von The Exploration Company, will Europas Abhängigkeit von US-amerikanischen Raumfahrtunternehmen beenden. Wie das gehen kann, hat sie im Table Today Live-Podcast auf der Tech-Konferenz Bits & Pretzels erklärt.
By Alex Hofmann
At the BDI Space Congress in Berlin, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius declared that Germany would invest EUR 35 billion in space projects over the next five years – and spoke for the first time about offensive capabilities.
By Nicola Kuhrt
Defense Minister Pistorius sees a growing threat from Russia and China in space. Europe must counter this with its own security architecture.
By Fabian Peltsch
Verteidigungsminister Pistorius sieht eine wachsende Bedrohung durch Russland und China im All. Europa müsse mit einer eigenen Sicherheitsarchitektur dagegen steuern.
By Fabian Peltsch
From 2026, companies will have to prove that no forests are being cleared for their products. Satellite data can help with this – but the technology still has to find its way into practice.
By Amelie Günther
