NEREUS organised the 21st Info Session, focusing on regional initiatives supporting lunar business activities through education and training, on 23 April 2026 from 11:00 to 12:30 (Brussels time). The session brought together participants from regional authorities, industry, academia, and the wider space community.
The session highlighted how the development of lunar activities increasingly relies on strong collaboration between space agencies, regional ecosystems, industry, and research institutions. A particular emphasis was placed on the role of education and training as a key enabler—bridging these actors, equipping the next generation with relevant skills, and fostering active participation in the emerging lunar economy.
Contributions came from a range of regional and industry representatives:
Simon Drake and Kevin M. Mac Gowan presented the Lunar Resources Registry initiative from the Hesse region, outlining its role in supporting governance and transparency in future lunar resource activities.
Florian Gleißner (OHB SE) showcased the Lunar Port initiative from the Bremen region, highlighting infrastructure needs and industrial opportunities linked to lunar exploration.
Charis Kosmas (Lunar Cargo) presented the MACEDONAS lunar landing infrastructure project, a joint initiative involving the Hesse and Attica regions, focusing on future logistics and landing capabilities on the Moon.
The session also featured an intervention by Ntorina Antoni from Eindhoven University of Technology, who addressed open innovation and stakeholder engagement in space governance, underlining the importance of inclusive and collaborative approaches in shaping the future space sector.
The webinar concluded with a moderated discussion and interactive Q&A session, where participants exchanged views on regional cooperation, skills development, and the challenges and opportunities associated with building a sustainable lunar economy.
Watch the full discussion here
