Jan Woerner

Jan Woerner is a German engineer and administrator who served as the Director-General of the European Space Agency (ESA) from 2015 to 2020. He is known for his leadership in advancing Europe's space efforts, including satellite development, space exploration, and international collaborations. Woerner has a background in engineering and has contributed to both academia and industry before leading ESA. His work emphasizes innovation in space technology, sustainable exploration, and fostering partnerships worldwide to strengthen Europe’s presence in space activities.