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Paul

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WOHRER

Research Fellow, Space Program, Center for Geopolitics of Technology, Ifri

Research Areas :

Geopolitics and space strategy
European and American space policy
Economics and industrial policy
New technologies and "New Space"

Center for Geopolitics of Technology

Russian spaceship in orbit of planet Earth, View from the ISS station

Space Program

Paul Wohrer is a Research Fellow at Ifri’s Space Program. His research encompasses the analysis of geopolitical and strategic issues, alongside technological and industrial developments in the space sector.

He graduated in 2014 from Sciences Po Bordeaux and in 2017 from the International Space University in Strasbourg. He worked from 2017 to 2023 at the Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique (FRS) as a research fellow on space issues. He joined Ifri in 2023 to develop the space program within the Geopolitics of Technologies center.

Flagship Publications

September 2023

Europe's Space Sector: Caught in a Strategic Stranglehold

Paul WOHRER

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Ifri, a foundation recognized as being of public utility, relies largely on private donors – companies and individuals – to guarantee its sustainability and intellectual independence. Through their funding, donors help maintain the Institute's position among the world's leading think tanks. By benefiting from an internationally recognized network and expertise, donors refine their understanding of geopolitical risk and its consequences on global politics and the economy. In 2024, Ifri will support more than 70 French and foreign companies and organizations.

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Sat-to-Cell: Towards Universal Connectivity?

25 September 2024

Sat-to-Cell is a new type of service that connects smartphones directly to satellites. It has recently enabled innovative applications such as emergency text messaging via satellite. The technology is developing rapidly, and many questions are now being raised about its potential impact.

Paul WOHRER Eric BOTTLAENDER

Papers

The Artemis Accords: An American Strategy for Lunar Governance

05 July 2024

The Artemis Accords provide a framework for international cooperation in space exploration as part of the U.S. lunar program. They are part of a coherent strategy.

Anne-Sophie MARTIN Paul WOHRER

Memos

Boca Chica, Texas, États-Unis, 1er juillet 2021, Starship SN15 et SN16 au coucher du soleil

2024: A Pivotal Year for the Space Sector?

21 November 2023

2024 could be a pivotal year for space exploration. New launchers are set to make their first flight, satellite constellations and other trends promise to redefine the way space is explored and exploited.

Paul WOHRER

External Articles

Concept of a futuristic 3d illustration of a China base in the Moon dark side. The chinese letters means Chinese dragon, a non real name for the lunar mission in the concept.

Racing to the Moon: China's Lunar exploration program in competition with the United States

27 October 2023

A new Cold War-style race to the moon seems to be in the making. The People’s Republic of China and the United States are both investing in moon exploration with manned lunar scientific stations as the ultimate goal.

Marc JULIENNE Paul WOHRER

Europe's Space Sector: Caught in a Strategic Stranglehold

12 September 2023

Europe's space sector is currently faced with great difficulties, marked by the temporary loss of autonomous access to space, strong competition from the USA, and the transformation of the satellite market.

Paul WOHRER