Josef Aschbacher

New ESA director general outlines priorities
The new head of the European Space Agency has outlined his priorities for the next several years, ranging from improving relations with the European Union to increasing commercialization activities.

ESA director general to retire early
The outgoing director general of the European Space agency announced Jan. 8 that he will step down at the end of February, four months ahead of schedule.

New ESA director general sees EU relations and commercialization as priorities
The next leader of the European Space Agency says his top priorities are to improve the agency’s relationship with the European Union and support commercial space activities in Europe.