The new special issue of Raumfahrt Concret has been published – on the occasion of the ESA Ministerial Council Meeting 2025 and the Space Tech Expo Bremen 2025 in November. It highlights the high relevance of space travel and space research for science, business, and politics.

A total of 43 companies, institutes, universities, museums, associations, and federations present their work, projects, and visions for the future. In addition, 44 political decision-makers have their say – including the Federal Minister, a Minister of State, a Parliamentary State Secretary, and numerous members of the Bundestag (MdB) and state parliaments (MdL). They provide insights into their views on space travel and outline their political priorities.

The special issue thus offers a comprehensive overview of current developments, perspectives, and framework conditions in the field of space travel and space research.

The complete issue is available in digital form hier zur Verfügung – with the IOM article on page 59.