President Pavel: space activities deserve strong focus in Czechia

Czech President Petr Pavel emphasized the importance of space activities. He mentioned their potential for international cooperation at the Czech Space Week festival opening in Prague. Pavel noted that space technology impacts nearly all aspects of daily life, including precise weather forecasting crucial during recent floods. He sees space research as a high-value field where the Czech Republic can excel. Pavel and Transport Minister Martin Kupka (Civic Democratic Party) praised Czech fighter pilot Aleš Svoboda’s involvement in the European Space Agency’s program, viewing it as a significant national achievement. Kupka added that Czech participation in space helps address climate monitoring, agriculture, and transport.