Last year, Space Cooperative Europe (SCE) had the honor of participating in the Munich New Space Summit 2024, organised by Munich Aerospace, a pivotal event that brought together leading minds to discuss Europe’s evolving role in space exploration. Markus Häuser, CEO of SCE, joined the distinguished panel “Exploration is Human: Medical Aspects in New Space” to share his insights on the intersection of space exploration and human health.
The panel, moderated by Dr. Alexander Choukér from Ludwig-Maximilian’s University in Munich, featured a stellar lineup of experts:
- Chris Rapley – Department of Earth Sciences, University College London
- Prof. Peter zu Eulenburg – Structural and Functional Neuroimaging, Ludwig-Maximilian’s University, Munich
- Thomas Reiter – Former Astronaut, ESA Interagency Coordinator, and Advisor to the Director General
- Dr. Judith-Irina Buchheim – Anesthesiologist & Clinician Scientist, Ludwig-Maximilian’s University, Munich
- Markus Häuser – CEO, Space Cooperative Europe SCE
- Felix Steiner – Head of Business Development – New Space, Yuri
The discussion delved into the medical challenges of space exploration, emphasizing the need for innovative health solutions to ensure astronaut well-being during extended missions. Markus Häuser underscored the critical importance of international collaboration in advancing space medicine. He highlighted how microgravity research can drive medical technologies that benefit both space travelers and patients on Earth, showcasing Europe’s unique potential to lead in this field by uniting its diverse expertise and resources.
A recurring theme was the symbiotic relationship between space exploration and human health advancements. Addressing medical challenges in space not only ensures astronaut safety but also drives innovations with profound terrestrial applications, from telemedicine to new treatment methodologies.
As the full panel discussion video is now available, we invite you to watch and gain deeper insights into this fascinating and vital topic. Witness the engaging dialogue and thought leadership that emerged during this event.
Watch the full panel discussion here.
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