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Exploring our Solar System and unlocking the secrets of the Universe
Go to topicProtecting life and infrastructure on Earth and in orbit
Go to topicUsing space to benefit citizens and meet future challenges on Earth
Go to topicMaking space accessible and developing the technologies for the future
Go to topicThe ‘Future Launchers Preparatory Programme’ workshop on 4 July 2019, covered future space transportation preparation, with presentations on space logistics and target systems, new demonstrators and advanced technologies in view of Space19+. It hosted keynote speakers on related exploration needs and was concluded by a panel Q&A session. The presentation session was followed in the afternoon by more than sixty B2B meetings with industry.