🚀 @innopark_zh (IPZ) Welcomes @Starlab_Space 🚀🛰️ Today, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Starlab Space GmbH (in the process of being established), Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich Foundation and the newly established Center for Space and Aviation Switzerland and Liechtenstein (headquartered at IPZ). With this MoU, Starlab Space becomes a major industry partner at Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich (IPZ), positioning the @GreaterZurich Area, and indeed the whole of Switzerland, as a vital European hub in the New Space Economy. As the International Space Station (ISS) approaches decommissioning by 2030, the New Space Economy requires robust platforms for continued research and commercial activities in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). Starlab Space—a joint venture between @Airbus, @voyagerspace_, Mitsubishi Corporation, and @MDA_space—is stepping forward to meet this need. 🇨🇭 Why Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich? 🇨🇭 🛫 Strategic Location at Dübendorf Airfield: Ready access to an airfield and ample space for infrastructure development. 🎓 Strong Academic Partners: Close collaboration with the @UZH_en and @ETH_en enables rapid knowledge transfer from research to industrial applications. 📍 Newly Established Center for Space and Aviation: Headquartered at IPZ, this center brings together experts from academia, industry, and government to advance aerospace utilization in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. 💡Zurich’s Innovative Ecosystem: Recognized as an economic powerhouse and a European leader in innovation, the @KantonZuerich offers a supportive environment for cutting-edge R&D, entrepreneurial growth, and impactful partnerships. Link to Press Release (English): innovationparkzurich.com/en/… Link zur Pressemitteilung (Deutsch): innovationparkzurich.com/de/… Photo Credit: @Starlab_Space @Airbus Defence and Space | Volkswirtschaftsdirektion @KantonZuerich | Bildungsdirektion @KantonZuerich | @HSGStGallen | @hslu | @armee_ch | @AVIA_Luftwaffe | @stadtzuerich | @StadtDuebendorf | @SwissMFA | @SGE | Prof. Dr. sc. nat. @m_schaepman | Prof. Dr. @VanessaWood_ETH | @Andrea_Thoeny | @hrstweet