Space Colonization
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For decades in history space was the giant playground - but only for NASA and the USSR. Now, many nations strive to reach and explore the last frontier. With the enormous costs for the venture, will cooperation prevail over national interests? Are there benefits in the near future - for all of us - in spending so much to get to the orbit?

We touch upon all these questions with Director-General of the European Space Agency, Jean Jacques Dordain, on Sophie&Co.

Sophie Shevarnadze: Jean Jacques Dordain, the director-general of the European Space agency, it's great to have you with us today.

Jean Jacques Dordain: Thank you.

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