The Global Space Awards is a leading international, not-for-profit initiative celebrating the most transformative achievements, innovators, and leaders shaping humanity’s future in space. Built on the core values of innovation, inspiration, global collaboration, integrity, and sustainability, the Awards recognise those who drive real progress across exploration, science, technology, and the emerging space economy. As a member of the international jury, I am proud to contribute to a platform that brings together high-level decision-makers from industry, government, academia, and investment to highlight excellence and accelerate global cooperation. Through honouring breakthrough contributions from around the world, the Global Space Awards strengthens the foundations of a sustainable and competitive space sector—aligned with my mission to elevate Central and Eastern Europe’s role within the global space ecosystem.