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Luxembourg Space Agency

Luxembourg's national space agency, established by the Ministry of the Economy in 2018. It leads the SpaceResources.lu initiative (launched February 2016), co-founded ESRIC with the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology in 2020, and lists space-resources use among its priorities; Ruy Pinto took office as interim CEO on 14 September 2026 after Marc Serres departed.

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Facts

Headquarters
Luxembourg
Type
Government agency
Founded
2018
Status
Activeas of 2026-09-25. Operating agency; LSA news dated 2026-09-15 reports the leadership change.
Subsidiaries
SpaceResources.lu initiative
Also known as
LSA
Website
space-agency.public.lu/en.html

Missions

1 records
MissionRoleLaunchPhaseOutcome
TENACIOUS micro-rover (ispace-EUROPE)PayloadFunder2025-01-15EndedFailure

Dated events

Amounts are shown one at a time as each source states them. They are never added together.

  1. 2026-09-14

    Luxembourg Space Agency leadership change

    OtherLuxembourg Space Agency

    Ruy Pinto took office as interim CEO of the Luxembourg Space Agency on 14 September 2026 following the departure of long-time CEO Marc Serres.

    Sources (1)
    1. [1]Leadership Transition at the Luxembourg Space Agency: Marc Serres Departs, Ruy Pinto Appointed as Interim CEO
      Luxembourg Space AgencyGovernment recordPublished 2026-09-15Accessed 2026-09-25Supports: summary, date
      Ruy Pinto officially took office as interim CEO on Monday, September 14, 2026.
      Quote matched the source text when accessed.
  2. 2020-11-18

    ESRIC implementation agreement signed with ESA

    AgreementEuropean Space Resources Innovation CentreWith European Space Agency, Luxembourg Space Agency

    Luxembourg's Ministry of the Economy (supervising the LSA), LIST and ESA signed an implementation agreement on cooperation activities at ESRIC, making ESA a strategic partner.

    Sources (1)
    1. [1]Luxembourg teams up with ESA to create a unique "European Space Resources Innovation Centre" to be established in the Grand Duchy
      The Luxembourg GovernmentGovernment recordPublished 2020-11-18Accessed 2026-09-25Supports: date, summary
      On 18 November 2020, an implementation agreement concerning cooperation activities at ESRIC was signed between the Ministry of the Economy
      Quote matched the source text when accessed.
  3. 2020-08

    ESRIC established

    FoundingEuropean Space Resources Innovation CentreWith Luxembourg Space Agency

    The Luxembourg Space Agency and the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology established the European Space Resources Innovation Centre in August 2020.

    Sources (1)
    1. [1]European Space Resources Innovation Centre
      Luxembourg Space AgencyGovernment recordAccessed 2026-09-25Supports: founded year, summary, date
      was established in August 2020 by the Luxembourg Space Agency (LSA) and the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) as a national innovation centre in the field of space resources
      Quote matched the source text when accessed.
  4. 2019-11

    ESA-Luxembourg Memorandum of Cooperation on space resources

    AgreementEuropean Space AgencyWith Luxembourg Space Agency, European Space Resources Innovation Centre

    ESA and the Government of Luxembourg signed a Memorandum of Cooperation in the field of space resources, which preceded ESRIC's creation.

    Sources (1)
    1. [1]European Space Resources Innovation Centre
      Luxembourg Space AgencyGovernment recordAccessed 2026-09-25Supports: date, summary
      The creation of ESRIC follows a Memorandum of Cooperation in the field of space resources that was signed between ESA and the Government of Luxembourg in November 2019.
      Quote matched the source text when accessed.
  5. 2018

    Luxembourg Space Agency established

    FoundingLuxembourg Space Agency

    The Luxembourg Ministry of the Economy established the Luxembourg Space Agency in 2018.

    Sources (1)
    1. [1]The Agency
      Luxembourg Space AgencyGovernment recordAccessed 2026-09-26Supports: date, summary
      Established by the Ministry of Economy in 2018 with the goal of developing the national space sector
      Quote matched the source text when accessed.
  6. 2016-02

    Luxembourg launches the SpaceResources.lu initiative

    FoundingSpaceResources.lu initiativeWith Luxembourg Space Agency

    Luxembourg launched the SpaceResources.lu initiative in February 2016; it is led today by the Luxembourg Space Agency.

    Sources (1)
    1. [1]Spaceresources.lu initiative
      Luxembourg Space AgencyGovernment recordAccessed 2026-09-25Supports: founded year, parent id, summary, date
      Launched in February 2016 and led today by the LSA, the SpaceResources.lu Initiative positions Luxembourg as a pioneer in the exploration and utilisation of space resources.
      Quote matched the source text when accessed.

Open evidence gaps

  • Luxembourg's 2017 space resources law and any authorizations granted under it are recorded on their own pages.

Sources

3 sources
  1. [1]The Agency
    Luxembourg Space AgencyGovernment recordAccessed 2026-09-25Supports: founded year, summary
    Established by the Ministry of Economy in 2018 with the goal of developing the national space sector
    Quote matched the source text when accessed.
  2. [2]Mission
    Luxembourg Space AgencyGovernment recordAccessed 2026-09-25Supports: summary
    It drives landmark initiatives such as SpaceResources.lu, implements national space strategy
    Quote matched the source text when accessed.
  3. [3]Leadership Transition at the Luxembourg Space Agency: Marc Serres Departs, Ruy Pinto Appointed as Interim CEO
    Luxembourg Space AgencyGovernment recordPublished 2026-09-15Accessed 2026-09-25Supports: summary, date
    Ruy Pinto officially took office as interim CEO on Monday, September 14, 2026.
    Quote matched the source text when accessed.