Harald Hauschildt

Manager, Strategic Programme Line “Optical and Quantum Communication – ScyLight”

Dr. Harald Hauschildt leads ESA’s Optical and Quantum Communication Office within the Directorate of Connectivity and Secure Communications (CSC). He manages the flagship ScyLight programme, advancing Europe’s leadership in space-based optical and quantum communications, and oversees HydRON, ESA’s next-generation all-optical demonstration system for secure, high-capacity multi-orbit networks.

He also coordinates ESA’s contributions to Europe’s EuroQCI quantum communication initiative, including the SAGA mission for secure space systems. Previously, he served as Germany’s Delegate to ESA at DLR and contributed to pioneering laser crosslink missions. Dr. Hauschildt holds a PhD in Physics and Astrophysics from the University of Bonn and has held research positions at Caltech and the Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy.