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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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ESPI publishes its annual report on the private investment in the European and global space sector

The European Space Policy Institute (ESPI) published its annual Space Venture report, providing a detailed overview of the Global Investment dynamics in 2024. At the global level, the sector experienced a 6% increase in total investment in 202...
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ESA pilots new framework to assess sustainability benefits across its programmes

In the lead-up to the 2025 Council meeting at ministerial level (CM25), ESA is taking an important step forward strengthening its efforts in developing a unified approach to impact assessment. A new cross-agency pilot is underway to develop a ha...
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ESA Business Applications and Space Solutions Success Stories: Harnessing the power of space technology

ESA Space Solutions, through its Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) programme, is helping companies across Europe harness the power of space technology to solve real-world challenges. By supporting innovation in sectors such as trans...
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