Etienne Schneider

Asteroids are often seen as a threat, but they are also an opportunity. The use of space resources holds a large potential for future technological innovation. ”

Our aim is to open access to a wealth of previously unexplored mineral resources on lifeless rocks hurling through space, without damaging natural habitats. ”

In the long term, space resources could lead to a thriving new space economy and human expansion into the solar system. ”

Luxembourg's aims is to be in the top 10 space-faring nations in the world. ”

I have more than 70 space companies in the pipeline. ”

London is a very important financial centre. ”

Luxembourg is the first adopter in Europe of a legal and regulatory framework recognizing that space resources are capable of being owned by private companies. ”

Luxembourg has a track record of being successful when it takes risks. You need to take on risks to be successful. ”

We will support the long-term economic development of new, innovative activities in the space and satellite industries as a key high-tech sector for Luxembourg. ”

Luxembourg has always been a country that has tried to reinvent its own future. ”