How can European space missions contribute to security, technological sovereignty and Europe’s strategic autonomy?
The Representation of the State of Hessen to the European Union invites the you to Space4Future, an evening event exploring the strategic importance of European space operations and the future of space exploration (link).
The programme will feature welcoming remarks by representatives of Hessen and the European Space Agency (ESA), followed by a panel discussion bringing together experts from space operations, European institutions, science and meteorology.
The event will also mark the opening of the Space4Future exhibition, showcasing the work of ESA’s European Space Operations Centre (ESOC) in Darmstadt. The exhibition will be open to the public from 3 November, with ESA/ESOC experts available for discussions on 3 and 4 November.
Event details
Date: Tuesday, 3 November 2026
Pre-reception: 18:30
Event begins: 19:00, followed by a reception
Venue: Representation of the State of Hessen to the European Union
Rue Montoyer 21, 1000 Brussels
Language: English and German, with simultaneous interpretation.
Registration
Participation details and registration are available via the link below.

