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19. November 2025

Dr. Enrico Fels on Focus Online: National Space Safety and Security Strategy Dr. Enrico Fels on Focus Online: National Space Safety and Security Strategy

The National Space Safety and Security Strategy (WRSS), which was presented by the German government on November 19, marks a milestone in Germany's security policy orientation. In his article for Focus Online, Dr. Enrico Fels explains the profound significance of this strategy for Germany and Europe.

Germany's new space security strategy marks the transition from being a mere user to an active player in the strategically important field of space.
Germany's new space security strategy marks the transition from being a mere user to an active player in the strategically important field of space. © NASA
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The WRSS closes a long-standing strategic gap by creating, for the first time, a comprehensive political and strategic basis for a national space security architecture. Germany plans not to act as an isolated player, but rather as a driving force and reference point within Europe. The strategy is backed by substantial financial resources: around €45 billion is to be invested in space-related projects by 2030. This will strengthen both the German and European space industries and industrial resilience.

Dr. Fels describes the strategic areas of action and concrete implementation steps of the German Space Safety and Security Strategy, which he considers to be one of the most ambitious worldwide.

Read the article on Focus Online here.

Dr. Enrico Fels is the managing director of the Center for Advanced Security, Strategic and Integration Studies (CASSIS) and co-editor of the publication „Strategischer Wettbewerb im Weltraum. Politik, Recht, Sicherheit und Wirtschaft im All".