#STE2024
THE 1ST SPACE TRANSPORTATION ECOSYSTEM CONFERENCE IN GERMANY
JUNE 27 / 9.30 AM - 5.30 PM / MUNICH
Venue
Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy
Ludwig-Erhard-Festsaal
Prinzregentenstraße 28
80538 Munich, Germany
STE 2024 Conference brings together a diverse audience including large system integrators, SMEs, start-ups, space agencies, and policymakers, creating a dynamic platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange to shape the future of space transportation.
premier gathering, of leaders and innovators
The space transportation technology of tomorrow is being built today by ESA. This strengthens European industry including SMEs and start-ups to offers them a valuable head-start by reducing the risk of using cutting-edge technologies.
This conference is initiated by the European Space Agency (ESA) and organised by Anwendungszentrum GmbH Oberpfaffenhofen
Space Transportation Horizons
Space to be
Munich will become the german space transportation hub for one day to drive collaboration between established industry players, dynamic SMEs and startups.
Converging Forces
Meet industry leaders, innovative SMEs, startups and discover ESA’s diverse space programmes.
Expand Market Opportunities
Identify emerging market opportunities and investment prospects in the evolving space transportation sector.
Who will attend
Policy Makers
European Space Agency (ESA), German Space Agency (DLR), Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy and other entities providing strategic vision
Large Systems Integrators
LSIs from the German space industry that specialise in integrating and managing complex space transportation systems.
Innovative SMEs
Innovative SMEs in the space transportation value chain and beyond that contribute to space transportation systems.
Start- / Scale-ups
Space Entrepreneurs from the German newspace ecosystem focused on small satellite launchers, propulsion systems, and other commercial space technologies.
Research and University
Research entities, universities and development organisations supporting the ecosystem with new concepts and ideas
Investors
Venture Capitalists (VCs), Angel Investors, Corporate Venture Capital (CVC), Family Offices, Government Agencies and Grants.
Agenda
To download the presentation please click on the underlined names.
All presentations are hosted on an external website.
8:30 – 9:30
Registration
9:30 – 10:00
Welcome Notes
MDirig Dr Manfred Wolter
Head of Department for Innovation, Research, Technology, Digitalisation, Bavarian State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy
Dr Walther Pelzer
Director General of the Space Agency at DLR and Member of the DLR Executive Board
(Video message)
Dr Josef Aschbacher
Director General, European Space Agency (ESA)
(Video message)
10:00 – 10:30
Space Transportation in Europe
Toni Tolker-Nielsen
acting Director of Space Transportation, European Space Agency (ESA)
10:30 – 11:00
Inspirational Keynote Speech (success story)
“ESA BIC GERMANY” – Pushing Investments in the NewSpace Economy
Thorsten Rudolph
CEO, AZO – Anwendungszentrum GmbH Oberpfaffenhofen
“LIGHT THIS CANDLE”, Germany´s first private rocket launch from Down Under
Dr Christian Schmierer
Co-Founder & co-CEO, HyImpulse Technologies GmbH
11:00 – 12:45
Roundtable
Topic#1: How do we implement Sevilla Resolution?
Toni Tolker-Nielsen
acting Director of Space Transportation, European Space Agency (ESA)
Dr Claus Lippert
Director Launcher Department, German Space Agency at DLR
Sabine von der Recke
Board Member, OHB System AG
Johanna Pardo
Business Development Manager, Isar Aerospace SE
Victor Maier
Lead Business Development & Marketing, The Exploration Company GmbH
Topic#2: How to enhance SMEs participation to STS scenario?
Philip Thomas
Head of ScaleUp Programme Division, European Space Agency (ESA)
Ernst K. Pfeiffer
CEO HPS Group & Chairman German Space
Wolfgang Dengler
Team Leader Later Stage, Bayern Kapital
Dirk Lanuschny
Senior Vice President, Head of Launcher Programs, MT Aerospace AG
Topic#3: What are the European answers to new access to space challenges? What will be the future of Space Transportation in Europe?
Jérôme Breteau
Head of Future Space Transportation, European Space Agency (ESA)
Holger Burkhardt
Manager of Future Launcher Activites, German Space Agency at DLR
Dr Gerald Hagemann
Head of Liquid Propulsion Center, Head of Site Ottobrunn / Taufkirchen, ArianeGroup GmbH
Jörn Spurmann
CCO and Member of the Executive Board, Rocket Factory Augsburg AG
12:45
Closing Remarks
Claus Kruesken
Moderator
12:50 – 13:45
Lunch break
13:45 – 14:00
Innovation as a driver for the future
Tobias Gotthardt
State Secretary, Bavarian State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy and Member of the Bavarian State Parliament (tbc)
14:00 – 17:00
parallel sessions
Session 1:
Access to Space service
Introduction to Access to Space service and the goal & role of SMEs/startups
Dr Thilo Kranz
Commercial Space Transportation Programme Manager, European Space Agency (ESA)
Discussion panel
Moderator: Dr Thilo Kranz
Commercial Space Transportation Programme Manager, European Space Agency (ESA)
Partcipants:
Dr Gerald Hagemann
Head of Liquid Propulsion Center, Head of Site Ottobrunn / Taufkirchen, ArianeGroup GmbH
Jörn Spurmann
Dr Christian Schmierer
Co-Founder & co-CEO, HyImpulse Technologies GmbH
Johanna Pardo
Business Development Manager, Isar Aerospace SE
Dr Olga Stelmakh-Drescher
Chief Policy, Legal and Government Relations Officer, Exolaunch GmbH
Q&A session and way forward
Dr Thilo Kranz
Commercial Space Transportation Programme Manager, European Space Agency (ESA)
IOD/IOV service
Introduction to what are the opportunities in IOD/IOV
Luis Escudero
Core Future Launchers Preparatory Programme Manager, European Space Agency (ESA)
BOOST!3 / Flight ticket initiative
Dr Thilo Kranz
Commercial Space Transportation Programme Manager, European Space Agency (ESA)
Space Rider
Fabio Caramelli
Space Rider System Payload & Exploitation Manager, European Space Agency (ESA)
In-flight opportunities on FLPP flagship demonstrators
Yann Tincelin
In-Space Proof-of-Concepts Programme Manager, European Space Agency (ESA)
Q&A session and way forward
Luis Escudero
Core Future Launchers Preparatory Programme Manager, European Space Agency (ESA)
Test needs
Introduction to test needs
Joern Bellermann
Head of Propulsion Test Facilities and Services, European Space Agency (ESA)
Discussion panel
Moderator: Kate Underhill
Upper Stage and Propulsion Demonstrators Project Manager, European Space Agency (ESA)
Participants on needs:
Dr Gerald Hagemann
Head of Liquid Propulsion Center, Head of Site Ottobrunn / Taufkirchen, ArianeGroup GmbH
Jörn Spurmann
CCO and Member of the Executive Board, Rocket Factory Augsburg AG
Johanna Pardo
Business Development Manager, Isar Aerospace SE
Dr Christian Schmierer
Co-Founder & co-CEO, HyImpulse Technologies GmbH
Josef Wiedemann
Head of Institutional Business Development, MT Aerospace AG
Offer:
Joern Bellermann
Head of Propulsion Test Facilities and Services, European Space Agency (ESA)
Jan Deeken
Head of Rocket Engine Systems Department, German Aerospace Center (DLR)
Q&A session and way forward
Kate Underhill
Upper Stage and Propulsion Demonstrators Project Manager, European Space Agency (ESA)
Session 2:
Future business de-risking with Flagship demonstrators
Introduction to Flagship demonstrators, the new way of making it real with SMEs/startups
Jérôme Breteau
Head of Future Space Transportation, European Space Agency (ESA)
FLPP new procurement flow with THRUST!
BEST! InSPoCs and FIRST!
Jérôme Breteau
Head of Future Space Transportation, European Space Agency (ESA)
Discussion panel
Moderator: Yann Tincelin
In-Space Proof-of-Concepts Programme Manager, European Space Agency (ESA)
Participants:
Dr Andreas Stamminger
Business Development Domain Manager Space Transportation, OHB System AG
Stefan Zeller
Bid- and Account Manager, The Exploration Company GmbH
Dr Ibrahim Ata
Head of Acquisition & Delivery, Rocket Factory Augsburg AG
Tom Segert
CEO & Founder, Berlin Space Technology GmbH
Alex Plebuch
CEO & Co-Founder, deltaVision GmbH
Space Transportation serving human exploration
Sandrine Palerm
Space Transportation Technology Coordination Officer, European Space Agency (ESA)
Victor Maier
Lead Business Development & Marketing, The Exploration Company GmbH
Q&A session and way forward
Jérôme Breteau
Head of Future Space Transportation, European Space Agency (ESA)
Commercialisation accompaniement
Introduction to what is the change in commercialisation approach
Agata Jozwicka-Perlant
Space Transportation beyond LEO Manager, European Space Agency (ESA)
Next Stage To Space initiative
Agata Jozwicka-Perlant
Space Transportation beyond LEO Manager, European Space Agency (ESA)
Discussion panel
Moderator: Dr Antonio Accettura, Project Manager, AZO – Anwendungszentrum GmbH Oberpfaffenhofen
Participants:
Oliver Heilmann
Software Engineer, nebumind GmbH
Prof Dr Ing Jens Lambrecht
Co-Founder and Managing Director, Gestalt Robotics GmbH
Dr Andreas Dietz
Fraunhofer-IST
Benjamin Braun
Jan Alting
Head of Future Propulsion, ArianeGroup GmbH
Boost 1! Introduction
Thilo Kranz
Commercial Space Transportation Programme Manager, European Space Agency (ESA)
Sustainability: HYGUANE
Caroline Cros
Head of Launch Range and CSG Representative, European Space Agency (ESA)
Presentation
Caroline Cros
Head of Launch Range and CSG Representative, European Space Agency (ESA)
&
Florian Ruhhammer
Head of Launcher Ground Facilities and Services, MT Aerospace AG
Q&A session and way forward
Agata Jozwicka-Perlant
Space Transportation beyond LEO Manager, European Space Agency (ESA)
17:00 – 17:30
Conclusion
Toni Tolker-Nielsen
acting Director of Space Transportation, European Space Agency (ESA)
Ernst K. Pfeiffer
CEO HPS Group & Chairman German Space
17:30