Bernard Foing head shot

Bernard Foing

Chief Scientist, European Space Agency

Bernard Foing is the Chief Scientist at the European Space Agency (ESA), Executive Director of the International Lunar Exploration Working Group (ILEWG), and was Principal Project Scientist for SMART-1, the first European mission to the Moon. Foing is also an organic chemist for Mars Express, and a co-investigator of the Mars Express High Resolution Stereo Camera (HRSC) for the Mars Express orbiter.

Latest Planetary Radio Appearances

At Space Symposium With the Leader of the European Space Agency

The annual Space Symposium in Colorado is a must-attend event for space leaders from around the world. Our coverage begins with United Arab Emirates Space Agency Director General Mohammed Nasser Al Ahbabi, and then moves to ESA Director General Jan Woerner and Chief Scientist Bernard Foing.

Europe's SMART-1 Reaches the Moon!

Europe's SMART-1 Reaches the Moon!

The Moon, Ion Engines, and Helium 3 ...What More Could You Want?

The Moon, Ion Engines, and Helium 3 ...What More Could You Want?