After spending 25 years in the space industry, specializing in the design and manufacturing of Earth observation satellites (now Airbus DS), Philippe Lattes joined Aerospace Valley, the leading European innovation cluster for aerospace, based in Toulouse. Aerospace Valley brings together more than 800 stakeholders in the aerospace sector, including over 100 in the space domain, making it one of the largest concentrations of space actors worldwide. During his 11-year tenure at Aerospace Valley, Philippe served as Head of the Space Sector, overseeing satellite design, manufacturing, and services using space data (navigation, Earth observation, telecommunications…). He also spearheaded initiatives to foster new services and applications, including a dedicated incubator (ESA BIC Sud France), student competitions (ActInSpace), and innovation support systems in partnership with CNES, ESA, and the European Commission. Since September 2021, Philippe serves as an international consultant in the field of space and its applications, with a focus on developing countries.