
Minister eyes global solutions in space
Danish Minister Christina Egelund highlights Denmark’s increased commitment to the European Space Agency, supporting its global challenges approach. Currently, Denmark contributes less than 1% to ESA’s budget, but plans to scale this up substantially. Denmark pledged about 734 million kroner for 2023-2025, with subsequent increases in its contribution, including an additional 125 million allocated in January. While astronaut Andreas Mogensen is open to a future Moon mission, this is not the reason for Denmark’s increased investment in space; it’s about leveraging space data to enhance society. ESA’s Director-General, Josef Aschbacher, sees Denmark as a key contributor with potential for more. Decisions on Mogensen’s potential lunar travel hang on the outcomes of the initial Artemis missions and may be a decade away, according to astro-physicist Michael Linden-Vørnle.