Agency 22/10/2026 1549 views 11 likes

The European Space Agency Council has approved the appointment of two new directors: Andrzej Banasiak as Director of Commercialisation and Industry Partnership, and Nicolaus Hanowski as Director of Space Operations.

ESA Member States approved the Director General’s proposals at the 350th ESA Council at delegate level taking place on 21–22 October 2026 at ESA Headquarters in Paris, France.

Director of Commercialisation and Industry Partnership

Andrzej Banasiak

Andrzej Banasiak will take up duty as Director of Commercialisation and Industry Partnership on 1 January 2027.…