Innovation and technological diplomacy

Space has long been more than just a scientific field of activity - it is a geopolitical arena, a catalyst for technological innovation and a stage for international cooperation. Advances in space technology - from satellite communications and interplanetary missions to Earth-observing systems - are opening up new scientific insights and changing the geopolitical balance of power at the same time. While large space nations are expanding their strategic presence, medium-sized and regional players are becoming increasingly important. It is precisely in this area of tension that technological diplomacy has a central role to play: it creates mechanisms for peaceful cooperation, promotes the exchange of knowledge and enables joint initiatives to tackle global challenges - from climate observation to the sustainable use of extraterrestrial resources. Space is not only a symbol of human progress, but also a key to shaping our future on Earth.