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Space Economy

ESA seeks to ensure a sustainable growth of the European space sector and the creation of value to society, from basic research to service development.

Space Economy activities at ESA have four priorities:

  1. Monitor the space sector globally and Europe’s competitiveness
  2. Establish strategic partnerships, notably with the OECD, Eurostat and the EC JRC, and CERN
  3. Evaluate the social, economic and environmental impacts of space
  4. Provide the secretariat of the European Centre for Space Economy and Commerce, ECSECO

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ESA CM22 Economic Impact Report

Space activities and capabilities significantly contribute to Europe’s leadership in science, technology and innovation, and support Europe’s economy and society towards more responsibility, resilience and autonomy. Space is integral and ...
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ECSECO Space Economy Days 2025

In January 2025 the ESA Headquarters in Paris hosted for two days the second edition of the Space Economy Days, bringing together the European Centre for Space Economy and Commerce (ECSECO) community to explore "Measuring Space Benefits for Earth."...
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ESA Report on the Space Economy 2025

The ESA Report on the Space Economy 2025 was published in March 2025. The full report is accessible here.The document provides an annual update on the status and trends of the space economy, both globally and on the position of Europe s...
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