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On 13 and 14 February 2025, the European Space Agency (ESA) marked a significant milestone: the 20th anniversary of its ESA Business Incubation Centres (BIC) network. The event, held at the Max-Joseph-Saal in Residenz München, Germany, brought together entrepreneurs, experts, and policymakers to celebrate well-over two decades of fostering start-up companies that leverage space technology to revolutionise the commercial sector.
ESA Director General, Josef Aschbacher presented a special Honourable Award to Helene Huby, Co-Founder and CEO at The Exploration Company, for exceptional contributions to the space sector.
Victor Maier (Lead Germany and Central European Business, The Exploration Company) on the left.