WSW 2026 - From Orbit to Strategy: Why Space Needs Purpose, Not Hype with Markus Wandt

What happens when an ESA astronaut meets the Nordic epicenter of space innovation? ❄️🛰️
In this Space Café Clip, Daniela Jovic sits down with Markus Wandt, astronaut at European Space Agency and Head of Group Strategy & Technology at Saab, live from the Winter Satellite Workshop 2026 at Aalto University, Espoo, Finland 🇫🇮

🌌 What’s inside this conversation?
Markus brings a rare dual perspective:
• 🚀 Astronaut experience from ESA
• ✈️ Test pilot and technology strategist shaping future capabilities at Saab

He speaks candidly about:
• Why his role at Saab is very real — and mission-critical
• How strategy, technology, and operations must evolve together
• Flying fighter jets after spaceflight (yes, really)
• Why not every shiny new technology actually adds value

🤖 AI, hype & hard questions
One of the most refreshing moments: Markus addresses the overuse of buzzwords in the space sector — especially AI.
His message is clear and grounded:

Technology only matters if it solves a real problem and delivers real capability.

❄️ Why the Winter Satellite Workshop matters
This Nordic flagship event has grown into a unique meeting point for:
• Science and engineering
• Industry and startups
• Policy, defense, and academia

And Markus’ presence highlights exactly why this conference has become a must-attend on the European space calendar.

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