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:
- Monitor the space sector globally and Europe’s competitiveness
- Establish strategic partnerships, notably with the OECD, Eurostat and the EC JRC, and CERN
- Evaluate the social, economic and environmental impacts of space
- Provide the secretariat of the European Centre for Space Economy and Commerce, ECSECO
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Beyond Borders: Satellite Applications for Humanitarian Emergencies
In August 2022, Caribou Space published
the report “Beyond Borders: Satellite Applications for Humanitarian
Emergencies” commissioned by the UK’s Humanitarian Innovation Hub, which is
funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Of...
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OECD Policy Paper: How the War in Ukraine is affecting Space Activities
In November 2022, the OECD published the paper “A New
Landscape for Space Applications – Illustration from Russia’s war of aggression
against Ukraine”. The paper uses illustrations from the war in Ukraine to
highlight growing trends and de...
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Seven Benefit Case Studies of ESA's Space Safety programme
The ESA Space Safety Programme (S2P) contributes to the
protection of our planet, humanity and assets in space and on Earth from
hazards originating in Space, providing safety from such hazards as a service
to society. ESA Space Safety activities ...
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Create accountEvaluating the social, economic and environmental impacts of space in support of ESA Council at Ministerial level.
The programmes implemented through the European Space Agency
significantly contribute to Europe’s leadership in science, technology, and innovation.
With some of the most advanced satellites in Earth observation, communications,
and navigation, as well as world-renowned science and exploration missions, ESA
programmes provide crucial solutions for monitoring, early warning systems, and
supporting employment and growth while inspiring and protecting future generations.
In 2025, Ministers from ESA's 22 Member States will decide on the next space
missions that will play a critical role in supporting European nations in overcoming
challenges such as climate change, civil security, sustainable economy, and
sovereignty.
In preparation for this 2025 Ministerial Meeting (CM25), independent socio-economic
impact studies are currently underway. Their objective is to provide robust insights
into the social, economic, and environmental impacts of Europe’s investment in ESA
programmes.
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