Interview setting
At the World Space Business Week conference in Paris, Mike Gruss of SpaceNews conducted an interview with Josef Aschbacher, the director‑general of the European Space Agency (ESA).
The conversation was recorded for a podcast episode that was released during the event.
The main focus of the discussion was Europe’s push for increased autonomy in space activities, a topical priority for ESA.
Josef Aschbacher described the agency’s ongoing efforts to strengthen Europe’s independent capabilities in the space sector.
Mike Gruss posed questions regarding the objectives and obstacles associated with this endeavor, keeping the dialogue centered on the broader theme.
By situating the interview at a major industry gathering, the podcast aims to reach a wide audience of policymakers, business leaders, and space enthusiasts.