주한룩셈부르크대사관, 국제우주컨퍼런스 (ISS 2026)에서 ‘룩셈부르크 국가관’ 운영

주한룩셈부르크대사관, 국제우주컨퍼런스 (ISS 2026)에서 ‘룩셈부르크 국가관’ 운영

주한 룩셈부르크 대사관은 6월 16일부터 18일까지 대전에서 개최한 국제우주컨퍼런스 (ISS 2026)에 참가했다. 특히, 룩셈부르크 대사관은 룩셈부르크 국가관을 운영하며 세계 최대 상업용 위성 운용사 ‘SES’를 비롯해 ClearSpace, Exobiosphere, Hydrosat, Mission Space, RSS-Hydro 등 6개 우주기업이 룩셈부르크 국가관에 함께 참여했다.

이 6개의 우주 기업 외에도, 룩셈부르크의 우주 분야 전문 사모펀드인 뉴스페이스캐피탈(NewSpace Capital)과 아렌트 앤 메데르나흐 (Arendt&Medernach)의 대표단들도 ISS 2026에 참석하여 각각 ‘우주 투자(Space Investments)’ 및 ‘우주 법 및 정책(Space Law & Policy)’ 세션에서 연사로 나섰다.

또한, 자크 플리스(Jacques Flies) 주한 룩셈부르크 대사는 ISS 2026 개막식에서 축사를 했으며, 티에리 산터(Thierry Santer) 공사참사관은 ‘우주법 및 정책(Space Law & Policy)’ 세션에서 룩셈부르크의 우주 정책과 전략에 대해 발표했다.

현지 언론 매체가 Exobiosphere 및 NewSpace Capital과 인터뷰를 진행한 한편, 대전 KBS는 한국수자원공사 관련 다큐멘터리 촬영을 위해 룩셈부르크기업인 RSS-Hydro, Hydrosat, Mission Space와의 합동 회의를 비롯해 자크 플리스 대사와 티에리 산터 공사 참사관의 인터뷰를 영상에 담기도 했다.

국제우주컨퍼런스 (ISS 2026)를 앞두고 주한 룩셈부르크 대표부 (LTIO)는 한국금융투자협회(KOFIA)와 함께 ‘글로벌 우주산업 투자 세미나’를 열었다. 이 세미나에는 룩셈부르크 우주 산업 전문 투자사 뉴스페이스캐피탈(NewSpace Capital)과 우주기술기업 클리어스페이스 (ClearSpace), 법률 전문기업 룩셈부르크 로펌 아렌트 앤 메데르나흐 (Arendt&Medernach)가 참여하여 룩셈부르크 및 글로벌 우주 산업의 다양한 측면에 대해 발표했다.

Luxembourg National Pavilion at the International Space Summit (ISS) 2026

The 4th International Space Summit (ISS) 2026, hosted by CONTEC, was held in Daejeon from June 16 to 18.

The International Space Summit (ISS) 2026 brought together representatives of leading space agencies, research institutions and high-tech companies from around the world to discuss the future development of the global space industry and international cooperation in this field.

The Luxembourg National Booth, set up by the Luxembourg Trade and Investment Office (LTIO) Seoul, which showcased six leading Space companies’ innovative services, products and solutions, drew a lot of attention. The booth included : ClearSpace, Exobiosphere, Hydrosat, Mission Space, RSS-Hydro, and SES (see below to find a short description of each company).

Representatives from the Luxembourg space-focused private equity firm NewSpace Capital and from the Luxembourg law firm Arendt & Medernach also attended the ISS and were speakers in the “Space Investments” and “Space Law & Policy” sessions respectively.

Ambassador Jacques Flies delivered congratulatory remarks at the opening ceremony of the ISS, while Thierry Santer, Director of the LTIO Seoul, gave a presentation on Luxembourg’s space policy and strategy in the “Space Law & Policy” session.

A local media outlet conducted interviews with Exobiosphere and NewSpace Capital, while Korean broadcaster KBS recorded film footage for a documentary on K-Water, which included a joint meeting with RSS-Hydro, Hydrosat and Mission Space, as well as contributions from Ambassador Jacques Flies and LTIO Director Thierry Santer.

The Luxembourg companies that joined the national booth and/or attended the ISS had several meetings with existing and potential new clients and partners.

Leading up to the ISS, the LTIO organized a joint event with the Korea Financial Investment Association (KOFIA), during which NewSpace Capital, ClearSpace, Arendt & Medernach and the LTIO gave presentations on various aspects of the Luxembourg and global space industry.

Contec, the event’s organizer, who has established its European HQ in Luxembourg in 2019, has become a major space actor over the years, as demonstrated by its capacity to host such a major event and its opening of the Asia Space Park, Asia's largest private satellite ground station, in Jeju earlier this year.

ClearSpace develops dual-use in-orbit servicing technologies for satellite disposal, inspection, and life extension, advancing a circular space economy. The company leads flagship missions including ClearSpace-1, Phoenix, and PRELUDE. Founded in Switzerland in 2018 and headquartered in Luxembourg, it operates across Europe, supporting space sustainability, resilience, and strategic autonomy.

Exobiosphere is a space biotechnology company taking advantage of research in orbit to transform medicine on Earth. Powered by its automated high-throughput platform, the company runs experiments in space to generate better disease models and accelerate drug discovery for pharmaceutical, academic and biotech partners worldwide.

Hydrosat is the leading deep tech company leveraging thermal imagery to measure water stress and increase agricultural productivity. Hydrosat currently monitors millions of hectares for customers such as NOAA, NRO, Bayer, SupPlant, and Nutradrip, who trust the company’s high-resolution, timely satellite thermal imagery to deliver advanced analytics that convey precise crop yield forecasts and improved irrigation tools to financial and agribusiness customers around the globe.

Mission Space develops a space weather intelligence platform for agencies, satellite operators, and defense. The company operates proprietary space weather sensors that capture high-cadence, in-situ measurements of the charged-particle environment and combines these with public space weather sources to deliver tailored localized forecasts and alerts through API and SaaS.

RSS-Hydro provides geospatial services and computer models to assess risks from floods, droughts, wildfires, and storms. Using advanced remote sensing and modelling technologies, we deliver accurate risk assessments, data analysis, climate impact studies, and customized solutions. Our insights help organizations strengthen resilience, improve decision-making, and effectively manage natural hazard risks.

SES is a leading space solutions company, empowering businesses and governments with integrated satellite and connectivity services. Combining a global GEO fleet, a MEO constellation, and intelligent cloud-enabled networks, SES delivers high-performance connectivity on land, at sea, and in the air. Trusted by telecommunications companies, mobile network operators, governments, cloud providers, broadcasters, video platform operators, and content owners, SES helps organizations extend their reach and unlock new opportunities.