ESA Space Economy

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Upcoming in October 2023: First ever Edition of the annual ECSECO Space Economy Days at ESA HQ

Upcoming in October 2023: First ever Edition of the annual ECSECO Space Economy Days at ESA HQ

The European Centre for Space Economy and Commerce (ECSECO) introduces their new flagship event – the annual Space Economy Days. The event will see its first edition - the Space Economy Days 2023 – on the 16-17 October 2023. It offers a unique...
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ESPI Space Venture 2022 – Investment in the European and Global Space Sector

ESPI Space Venture 2022 – Investment in the European and Global Space Sector

The European Space Policy Institute (ESPI) published its annual Space Venture Europe report, addressing trends of entrepreneurship and private investment in Europe for 2022. In this report, ESPI estimates a record amount invested in European sp...
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“International Space Station (ISS) Benefits for Humanity”; 2022 Edition released by the ISS Program Science Forum

“International Space Station (ISS) Benefits for Humanity”; 2022 Edition released by the ISS Program Science Forum

Enabling researchers from around the world to have access to microgravity, exposure to space,and a unique perspective on Earth to conduct groundbreaking experiments, the International Space Station (ISS) has now entered its third decade of human-t...
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Space Economy activities to support ESA Council at Ministerial level, CM22

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 provides crucial solutions and support for monitoring, early warning, or emergency responses in case of catastrophic events. Space missions inspire, protect future generations and shape our economic growth.
Space infrastructure and its applications will play a crucial role in supporting Europe in overcoming the challenges it faces. Continuous public investment in space will remain essential to ensure sustainability and to prevent the loss of R&D capabilities and critical skills which safeguard and strengthen Europe’s sovereignty. At the ESA Council Meeting at Ministerial level, CM22, 14 independent socio-economic studies will support critical decisions while providing evidence of the value generated by space in Europe.
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Space Economy Initiatives

ECSECO

ECSECO

ECSECO is the European Centre for Space Economy and Commerce, established in 2022 by ESA Director General. Its objective is to provide a European platform for interdisciplinary discussions and research on space economy and commerce.

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European Space Economy satellite account

European Space Economy satellite account

In March 2022, ESA, in cooperation with Eurostat and the Joint Research Centre (JRC), launched a cooperation project to investigate the development of a European Space Economy satellite account, using official statistics to measure the European space sector.

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Global Space Markets Challenge

Global Space Markets Challenge

Eligible start-ups and SMEs have the opportunity to introduce their space products and/or services to international markets.Learn more about 2021 winners!

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