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\t\t\t\t\t\t19\/06\/2025<\/span> The European Space Agency looked back on its heritage and looked forward to a sustainable future on the fourth day of the International Paris Air Show.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Two new companies signed the Statement for a Responsible Space Sector\u00a0at Salon du Bourget\u00a0on Thursday 19 June. \u00a0<\/p>\n First adopted on 21 November 2022 at the margins of ESA’s Council meeting at Ministerial Level in Paris, the statement and the resulting collaboration aim to mobilise the actors in space to make the sector more responsible and sustainable. The Exploration Company represented by Victor Maier (Lead Germany and Central Europe Business) and GMV represented by Miguel \u00c1ngel Molina Cobos (Chairman Space Council) have now signed, to bring the total number of signatories to 98. \u00a0<\/p>\n The statement was developed in line with the principles from the international and European sustainability engagements such as the European Green Deal and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Three companies who have engaged with ESA’s commercialisation initiatives told their stories in the panel,\u00a0The NewSpace Journey \u2013 Three Stories of Collaboration\u202f. Nicolas Gaume, CEO of Space Cargo Unlimited\u202fexplained how the company is using ESA\u2019s\u202fMarketplace\u202fto unlock commercial opportunities for microgravity-based research.\u00a0<\/p>\n Maxiume Gaud, the COO of Ride! Space\u202ftold the story of its success through the\u202fPUSH competition, aligning with the recent launch of the\u202f2025 call\u202faimed at\u202fedge computing and digital twin environments. Marion Andrieux Coulbaut, the COO of Infinite Orbits explained how participation in the\u202fESA Business Incubation Centre \u202f(Sud France)\u202fsupported its journey from concept to operational in-orbit services.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Meanwhile, Ian Carnelli demonstrated how AI has enabled live interaction with the Hera spacecraft \u2013 there will be further shows throughout the public days at Le Bourget. You can also try the spacecraft companion online in multiple languages. \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Finally, there was a chance to celebrate ESA’s 50th anniversary through two panels \u2013 focusing on international collaboration and on ESA’s space science heritage. Director General Josef Aschbacher spoke to the next generation of scientists followed by a very short pause for cake. Watch the Director General’s reflections on #50YearsofESA.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n See the events from\u00a0Day One,\u00a0Day Two\u00a0and Day Three.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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