Maria Menendez, Head of ESA’s Outreach Coordination Office

Menendez highlighted the essential role played by the Ecsite Space Group members in communicating space-related topics in public spaces such as science centres and museums. She commented: “At the beginning of our journey, we started with 20 museums, and now we have grown to approximately 190 institutions. This data underlines the importance of collaboration with member states, academia, and industry in fostering and showcasing Europe's achievements in space to a wider European audience.”