State Secretary Martina Hirayama represents Switzerland at the International Space Summit in Paris
State Secretary Martina Hirayama represented Switzerland at the International Space Summit in Paris on 9–10 September 2026. She highlighted the importance of science, international cooperation, and Europe's need for strong space capabilities, while noting Switzerland's support for the European Space Agency and the growing role of the private sector. The summit discussed key issues such as low Earth orbit use, the space economy, scientific research, lunar exploration, and talent development.
State Secretary Martina Hirayama represented Switzerland at the International Space Summit in Paris on 9–10 September 2026. She highlighted the importance of science, international cooperation, and Europe's need for strong space capabilities, while noting Switzerland's support for the European Space Agency and the growing role of the private sector. The summit discussed key issues such as low Earth orbit use, the space economy, scientific research, lunar exploration, and talent development.
The summit’s focus on satellite infrastructure and data services is relevant to Swiss AI, which relies on such data for applications in weather forecasting, disaster alerts, navigation, and telecommunications.
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