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This video originally aired at the “Space for inspiration” event held in Bilbao 29–31 October 2018.

Space for Inspiration is an international conference organised by ESA for everyone curious about space exploration and why it matters. The second edition focused on how space can be a powerful instrument for positive change – and new businesses – on planet Earth.