The joint BDLI–DLR–ESA ‘Space4Future’ Pavilion was officially opened at ILA Berlin 2026, bringing together leaders from space, industry and research to showcase Europe’s ambitions for the future of space.
The event featured:
Dorothee Bär – Federal Minister, Bundesministerium für Forschung, Technologie und Raumfahrt
Sina Kürtz – Moderator
Alexander Gerst – ESA Astronaut
Anke Kaysser-Pyzalla – Chairwoman of the Executive Board, DLR
Matthias Maurer – ESA Astronaut
Walther Pelzer – Director General, German Space Agency at DLR
Dietmar Pilz – ESA Director of Technology, Engineering and Quality
Amelie Schoenenwald – ESA Astronaut Reserve
Marc Steckling – Head of Earth Observation, Science and Exploration and Head of Space Germany, Airbus Defence and Space
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