SRIC4 #21: “Perspective of space activities” with Johann-Dietrich Wörner

Abstract

Since the late fifties of last century space is not any longer just an observed area but a place to go. Through race in space between USSR and USA the development of space flights was very much accelerated. After years of competition and cooperation the number of space faring nations increased. The next step was the establishment of space commercialisation. Today a shift of paradigm of actors, purpose, technologies and actions can be observed. In addition a new race in space between USA and China is rapidly developing. What are the future perspectives? What are the future activities? What are the future destinations for space flights? And what is the role of humans in this fast changes. The presentation will highlight the current situation as well as some expectations.

A short bio

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Johann-Dietrich (Jan) Wörner, born 1954, is a Civil Engineer
1990-1995 professor for civil engineering TU Darmstadt
1995-2007 president of TU Darmstadt
2007-2015 Chairman of the executive board of DLR, German Aerospace Center
2015-2021 Director General of ESA
2021-2025 president of Acatech, the National Academy of Science and Technology
2025- scientific director of FIAS, Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies Space coordinator of Hesse and Bavaria Mediator of Frankfurt Airport
since 2000 Advisor/board member/Supervisor neuraspace, Astroscale, SpaceCargo, Harmonic Drive

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