A white-silver sheet on a pole is in front of an astronaut in a space suit on the gray moon surface. In the background is the dark and partially copper-colored command module, the background is black.

Space sector Space policy International cooperation European cooperation Science and society

Watches, velcro and cameras: Swiss contributions to space exploration

2024 marks 55 years since humans first landed on the Moon – with Swiss-made equipment and experiments on board. An overview of Switzerland’s history in space and Swiss contributions to space exploration.

18/07/2024 Kamlesh Brocard, …

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The Ariane 6 in flight against a night sky and with a trail of fire behind her.

Space sector European cooperation

Ariane 6 launch: the start of a new era in European spaceflight

On 9 July 2024, the first of the European Space Agency’s new Ariane 6 launch vehicles lifted off into space. Swiss actors are also competent and reliable partners in the new launcher programme.

11/07/2024 Kamlesh Brocard

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Opinions Innovation promotion Research and innovation policy ERI policy

Effective innovation policy – past, present and future

Innovation policies around the world are changing in response to global challenges such as climate change and digitalisation. The federal government analyses these developments and, if necessary, adjusts its approach to promoting innovation at national level.

14/05/2024 Laetitia Philippe

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Space activities occupy an important place in our society. Switzerland has been actively involved in this field since the early days. It is a competitive and reliable partner in the space sector.