In this week’s special CEO Series edition of Space Minds , we’re at the World Space Business Week in Paris. In today’s episode, SpaceNews editor Mike Gruss talks with Josef Aschbacher, Director General of the European Space Agency.

They discuss Europe’s case for greater investment in space, the growing role of defense and security in ESA’s agenda, and the ambitious budget negotiations ahead of November’s ministerial conference. From dual-use technologies to new launch competition and commercial partnerships, Aschbacher outlines how ESA is positioning itself for a rapidly changing space economy.

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Time Markers

00:00 – Episode introduction

00:53 – Welcome

01:17 – How is ESA making its case?

04:36 – Defense an

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