From Campus to Cosmos: ETH Zurich’s Space Vision with Marco Tempest and Nanja Strecker

About this episode

This episode discusses ETH Zurich's initiatives in space innovation and education with guests Marco Tempest and Nanja Strecker.

ETH Zurich is reaching for the stars – literally. In this special episode of We Are ETH, host Susan Kish speaks with techno-magician Marco Tempest and innovation strategist Dr. Nanja Strecker, two visionary forces behind ETH Zurich’s rapidly growing space ecosystem. They explore how ETH is transforming itself into a launchpad for space innovation, education, and entrepreneurship: through bold initiatives like the Master program in Space Systems and the PI Innovation Hub, which connects deep tech research with real space missions. The conversation highlights the role of Switzerland in the lunar economy, the creative and technical challenges of building for space, and how ETH’s interdisciplinary strength is positioning it at the forefront of this next frontier. Marco and Nanja also share their personal journeys and what it will take to prepare the next generation of space pioneers and entrepreneurs. Chapters: (01:27) The Magic and Fascination of Space (03:07) Space Startups and Entrepreneurship (07:39) ETH Zurich's Role in Space Innovation (12:15) Thomas Zurbuchen's Journey to ETH (19:52) ETH Zurich's Space Master's Program (25:29) Personal Insights and Recommendations (33:00)…

People in this episode

Host: Susan Kish

Guests: Marco Tempest, Nanja Strecker

Topics covered

• space innovation
• entrepreneurship
• education
• ETH Zurich
• lunar economy
• interdisciplinary research

Keywords

• ETH Zurich
• space systems
• innovation hub
• space startups
• lunar economy
• entrepreneurs
• education

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ETH Zurich

Books & works: The Culture Map, The Space Economy, Signs Of Storytelling

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