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A wide-angle view shows the blue-lit Space Pavilion at ILA Berlin 2026 with a large suspended moon model above the centr
Segment 02

SpaceSpace for Future

Europe's leading space exhibition format: the Space Pavilion, organised with ESA and industry partners.

Photo: Mike Auerbach / BDLI
Space
A large space capsule model with four deployed solar panels hangs face-on above a dense crowd in the Space Pavilion at ILA Berlin 2026. Several visitors cross the foreground with motion blur, while the dark exhibition architecture and SPACE4FUTURE branding remain visible behind them. Space · ILA 2026 Photo: Messe Berlin / Sandra Prengel
The segment

Space: the backbone of European sovereignty and innovation.

In the Space Pavilion, ILA brings together European spaceflight: agencies, industry and new-space pioneers show how space access transforms the economy, security and daily life. Federal Minister Dorothee Bär served as patron of the 2026 space activities.

  • Space Pavilion: the central stage with moon model, Space Hub and exhibition in the space hall.
  • Space Days and Astronauts Day: dedicated theme days on 11 and 12 June 2026.
  • Segment motto: Space for Future.
A dense audience watches and records a Space4Future panel on the ILA STAGE Space in front of a large lunar backdrop. Several guests sit on stage, including two people in blue suits, while the screen shows a person inside a space-station setting beside the esa logo. Moment · ILA 2026 Photo: Messe Berlin / Johannes Zappe
Moment 2026

A call from the ISS

The live link to the International Space Station with ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot drew special attention. Alexander Gerst and Matthias Maurer shared mission insights on stage.

Interest, decision-makers, markets

The Space audience in figures

43
Space interest
of trade visitors with a special interest in the segment
57
Procurement influence
of Space trade visitors help shape purchasing decisions
32
1m € budget or more
of budget holders control at least one million euros
33
International
of Space registrations come from international markets
The demand

What Space professionals are looking for

Space systems & satellite technology 74 %
Defence platforms & weapon systems 15 %
Engines & propulsion 15 %
UAS & drones 14 %
Cybersecurity 14 %

Share of Space registrations interested in each product category; multiple answers possible.

Gallery

Space in pictures

Matthias Maurer and Alexander Gerst sit in blue ESA flight suits with three further panel guests on the ILA STAGE Space
Photo: Messe Berlin / Johannes Zappe
Amelie Schoenenwald speaks into a handheld microphone on the ILA STAGE Space while Alexander Gerst, Matthias Maurer, Dor
Photo: Messe Berlin / Sandra Prengel
A person in a white astronaut costume with a TESAT patch, a German flag on the arm and a mirrored visor gives a thumbs u
Photo: Messe Berlin / Hans Scherhaufer
Two raised smartphones frame the view of the ILA STAGE Space as an older panel guest speaks into a handheld microphone.
Photo: Messe Berlin / Johannes Zappe
After the show

Results that argue for 2028

55
New business contacts
of Space trade visitors made new contacts
43
Deal potential
made contacts with potential for post-show deals
95
Satisfaction
of the Space audience are satisfied with ILA overall
92
Return intent
want to come back for the next ILA
Your contacts

Your direct line to the Space segment

BDLI shapes the content and stage programme; Messe Berlin runs the exhibition and exhibitor services.

BDLI · Space Division
Magnus von Cramm

Magnus von Cramm

Head of Space
+49 30 2061 40-41
Send email
André Chripunow

André Chripunow

Space Advisor
+49 30 2061 40-37
Send email
Benedict Noack

Benedict Noack

Space Policy Officer
+49 151 23441841
Send email
Beate Weiher

Beate Weiher

Office & Event Coordination Space
+49 30 2061 40-34
Send email
Messe Berlin
Gino Thiel

Gino Thiel

Head of Sales & Exhibition
+49 30 3038 4704
Book appointment
Luna Ernst

Luna Ernst

Project Manager Sales & Exhibition
Sales-Team +49 30 3038 2153
Book appointment
ILA 2028

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Your place in the Space segment: registration for ILA 2028 is open, your contact is Luna Ernst (Project Manager Sales & Exhibition · Space).

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