Since March 2025, we have been showcasing inspiring projects, people and stories from the space sector through its FOCUS SPACE video series, shared across our social media channels.
Through short and simple videos, the series offers a closer look at the people and organisations shaping Switzerland’s space ecosystem. Each episode highlights a different story, providing insights into innovative projects, expertise and the opportunities driving the sector forward.
The first episode featured the successful launch of Clustergate-1, a platform developed by Swiss start-up DPhi Space, highlighting the company’s journey and technological achievements.
In the second episode, Julien Bonnaud, Swiss delegate to ESA’s Technology Harmonisation Advisory Group (THAG), shared insights into his mentoring role and his work supporting Swiss stakeholders in strengthening their position within the European space landscape.
The third episode, featuring Lukas Schmid, takes us into another inspiring story from the Swiss space community and continues our exploration of the people and projects contributing to the sector’s development.
Discover the FOCUS SPACE episodes below and meet the people, projects and ideas shaping Switzerland’s space ecosystem.
Julien recently returned from the ESA Power Workshop 2025, where he contributed to key discussions on European Space Technology Harmonisation—a process that aligns research and development efforts across the space sector to strengthen Europe’s technological capabilities and global competitiveness. In this episode, Julien explains why harmonisation is crucial, what benefits it brings to Swiss stakeholders, and how they can actively contribute. He also shares how he supports Swiss industries in reinforcing their position within the European space landscape.
Lukas highlights the crucial role of public awareness in Switzerland’s space journey—from showcasing the country’s position in the global space sector to increasing the visibility of Swiss companies and ensuring alignment with ESA’s technology needs. Outreach is also about inspiring the next generation of Swiss space experts, with events like Fantasy Basel reaching nearly 95,000 people this year. Lukas shares insights on why these efforts matter and how they help keep the Swiss space ecosystem innovative and connected.
