INTO GERMANY! The German Business Podcast

Author: Germany Trade & Invest - GTAI

INTO GERMANY is the German business podcast in the English language. Every month we take a fast-paced but in-depth look at one of the hottest sectors and round up some of the most intriguing stories from Europes largest economy. Whether youre an international businessperson already into Germany or just curious about EXPANDING your company to the heart of the EU, weve got lots of on-the-ground success stories. Plus some helpful hints about how Germany works and could work for you. So tune in every month to INTO GERMANY! Because Germany means business. Send feedback and comments to andreas.bilfinger@gtai.com A podcast by Germany Trade & Invest. Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI) is the economic development agency of the Federal Republic of Germany. You can find more information on https://www.gtai.de/en/invest
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Aiming High – Germany Joins the New Space Race
Episode 34
Sunday, 1 February, 2026

Germany’s space sector is booming, as commercial players increasingly shape what was once a purely state-driven domain. From satellite manufacturing and Earth observation to reusable spacecraft and green propulsion systems, German-based companies are helping make space more accessible, sustainable and economically viable. Supported by strong public-private partnerships, generous funding schemes and a dense ecosystem of research institutions, Germany is on its way to become one of Europe’s key space hubs. Our guests: Anke Pagels-Kerp is Divisional Board Member for Space at the German Aerospace Center (DLR), where she oversees research and innovation at the interface of government, science and the emerging New Space economy. Martin Polak is Managing Director of Planet Labs Germany, responsible for the company’s operations across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and for expanding its satellite manufacturing and Earth observation activities in Germany. Victor Maier leads the German and Central European business at The Exploration Company, a Franco-German start-up developing reusable spacecraft to provide Europe with independent, sustainable access to space.