Bonn or Bavaria: Where is the new Ministry of Space?
<p> <strong> Bonn or Bavaria: Where is the new Ministry of Space? </strong> </p>
does the Federal Ministry move to NRW? Merz decision promises tension
In the political landscape of Germany, there is currently speculation about the possible settlement of the new Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space in North Rhine-Westphalia. Prime Minister Hendrik Wüst (CDU) emphasizes that "the way to space leads to North Rhine-Westphalia", and positions the state as a future hub for space travel.
The press reports indicate that Bonn is under discussion as a location for the ministry. This is done against the background of the first space conference "Spacetech.nrw", which recently took place in Cologne and was to demonstrate the state's innovative strength in the aviation sector. North Rhine-Westphalia is already an important location for companies that work in this area and offers numerous options along the entire value chain.
The role of NRW in the space sector
In Cologne, important institutions such as the Astronaut Center of the ESA and the headquarters of the German Aerospace Center are located. These location advantages together with the planned settlement of the Govsatcom Hub of the EU make NRW a "control center for safe satellite communication". Prime Minister Wüst emphasizes the need to make the services of North Rhine-Westphalia more visible in space and plan to further intensify the investments in start-ups.
Bavaria's ambitions in space travel
The decision about the location of the new ministry could have far -reaching consequences for space policy in Germany and heralds a new era in the cooperation between the federal and state governments. It remains to be seen how political developments will be shaped in the coming months and whether North Rhine-Westphalia is actually chosen as the future location for the Federal Ministry of Space.
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