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The Christian Social Union (CSU) aims to establish Germany as a center for space innovation through a draft policy focused on 'space manufacturing.' Set for approval at the party's parliamentary meeting in Bavaria, the document envisions outer space as the next industrial revolution site, with ambitions for German researchers to produce the first human kidney in space.

The CSU advocates for enhanced investment in R&D and the construction of space stations with specialized labs, emphasizing the necessity for Germany to have independent access to space. The proposal also includes supporting ground-level innovation by reducing research bureaucracy, digitizing funding applications, and establishing a national biobank. The initiative aligns with the party's goal of making Germany a leader in technology and innovation across sectors like AI, quantum computing, microelectronics, and biotechnology.