Yesterday, we had the great pleasure of welcoming @DoroBaer , German Federal Minister of Research, Technology and Space (@bmftr_bund) to our headquarters in Augsburg. We were also delighted to welcome Augsburg’s Mayor Eva Weber and Hansjörg Durz, Member of Parliament. The visit enabled a genuinely open and engaging exchange on the future of institutional and commercial space solutions and on what is needed to ensure reliable and independent access to space for Germany and Europe. Coming after the @esa Ministerial Council in November 2025 and against the backdrop of Germany’s increased space defense budget, the timing of this visit sends a strong and encouraging signal to RFA and our entire team. The shared commitment, clarity of purpose, and positive energy in the room were unmistakable. Visits like this underline how valuable close and continuous dialogue between industry, politics, and regional partners is when it comes to building resilient space capabilities. Thank you to everyone involved for the trust, the time, and the very encouraging exchange!