At the ESA Ministerial Council Conference, the ERS program was opened up for joint civil and military earth observation. The states now have one year to make their decision on the multi-billion euro project.
By Ralf Nestler
The Iris² satellite constellation is the EU’s project, supported by Esa, to establish its own secure communication system in orbit. The SpaceRISE consortium, which was commissioned to build and operate Iris2, will present its progress at Rendezvous One.
By Corinna Visser
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
The majority of ESA programs remain in the civil sector. However, many capabilities in space are dual-use.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
Ernst K. Pfeiffer from the German Space SMEs Working Group fears that a large proportion of the EUR 35 billion investment in space security could go abroad. He is calling for a quota for contracts awarded to German companies.
By Ralf Nestler
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
Testimony before a US court supports the suspicion that Elon Musk is also using Chinese money to finance the company SpaceX. This is likely to increase concerns about national security in the USA.
By Marcel Grzanna
Zeugenaussagen vor einem US-Gericht belegen die Vermutung, dass Elon Musk auch mit chinesischem Geld die Firma SpaceX finanziert. In den USA dürfte das Sorgen um die nationale Sicherheit vergrößern.
By Marcel Grzanna
In der vergangenen Woche war der Präsident der Afrikanischen Weltraumbehörde Tidiane Ouattara in Berlin beim Weltraumkongress des BDI zu Gast. Im Gespräch mit Table.Briefings fordert er mehr deutsche Unternehmen auf, in die afrikanische Weltraumbranche zu investieren.
By David Renke
