ESA’s Juice spacecraft on its way to Jupiter with Swiss expertise
Bern, 14.4.2023 - On 14 April, the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Juice spacecraft successfully embarked from the Kourou spaceport in French Guiana on its long journey to Jupiter. State Secretary Martina Hirayama attended the launch, where she emphasised the importance of European cooperation in the space sector, to which Swiss players in academia and business frequently make important contributions. On the fringes of the launch, State Secretary Hirayama held informal talks with representatives from ESA and other attending delegations.