European Space Policy Institute, ESPI
Where Sensing Makes Sense | Earth observation policy webinar
This ESPI webinar discussed the findings of the new ESPI report, “Where Sensing Makes Sense,” developed in cooperation with the ESA Directorate for Earth Observation Programmes. The panel brought t...
An Economic Impact Analysis for Space-Based Solar Power Systems on the World’s Economy
The eighth installment of the space economics seminar series, co-organised by ESPI and @HarvardHBS 's Institute for Business in Global Society and The Ownership Project.
In this seminar, Oğuz Kara...
Celebrating women in space: part 4
As part of our celebrations for International Women’s Day, we are highlighting some of the women who shape our Institute and contribute to Europe’s space policy landscape. Through a series of short...
Celebrating women in space: part 3
As part of our celebrations for International Women’s Day, we are highlighting some of the women who shape our Institute and contribute to Europe’s space policy landscape. Through a series of short...
Celebrating women in space: part 2
As part of our celebrations for International Women’s Day, we are highlighting some of the women who shape our Institute and contribute to Europe’s space policy landscape. Through a series of short...
Celebrating International Women's Day 2026: part 1
Today, we join global celebrations for International Women’s Day. This year’s theme, “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL women and girls”, reminds us that progress in the workplace and across society...
From Sputnik to Starship: estimating the learning curve of space launch technology
The sixth installment of the Space Economics seminar series, co-organised by ESPI alongside @HarvardHBS 's Institute for Business in Global Society and The Ownership Project.
In this seminar, Ale...
From 2025 towards the future of European access to space
At a time of major developments in European space transportation landscape, the "From 2025 towards the future of European access to space" ESPI Webinar brings together institutional and industrial ...
The Law and Economics of Tradeable Satellite Debris Permit Market
The fifth installment of the Space Economics seminar series, co-organised by ESPI alongside @HarvardHBS 's Institute for Business in Global Society and The Ownership Project.
In this seminar, Jeff...
Technology spillovers from the final frontier: a long-run view of U.S. space innovation
The fourth installment of the Space Economics seminar series, co-organised by ESPI alongside Harvard Business School's Institute for Business in Global Society and The Ownership Project.
In this s...
Is Europe a space power?
“𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘆𝗲𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗮 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿. 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝙮𝙚𝙩.”
2025 marked a turning point in Europe’s space ambition.
Being a sp
Who owns the Moon, the stars and the orbits?
The third installment of the Space Economics seminar series, co-organised by ESPI alongside Harvard Business School's Institute for Business in Global Society and The Ownership Project.
In this th...
How Geopolitical Competition and Commercialization Shape Public Support for Space Funding
The first installment of the Space Economics seminar series, co-organised by ESPI alongside Harvard Business School's Institute for Business in Global Society and The Ownership Project.
In this fi...
FFG Managing Director's evening address at the 19th ESPI Autumn Conference
Watch the replay of FFG Managing Director Karin Tausz’s evening address at the 19th ESPI Autumn Conference at Vienna City Hall held on 28–29 October 2025.
The event brought together over 300 parti...
ESA Director General's evening address at the 19th ESPI Autumn Conference
Watch the replay of ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher’s evening address at the 19th ESPI Autumn Conference at Vienna City Hall held on 28–29 October 2025.
The event brought together over 300 p...
ESPI Director's evening address at the 19th ESPI Autumn Conference
Watch the replay of ESPI Director H. Ludwig Moeller’s evening address at the 19th ESPI Autumn Conference at Vienna City Hall held on 28–29 October 2025.
The event brought together over 300 partici...
Building Power: Policy Dialogue
Watch the replay of our Policy Dialogue at the 19th ESPI Autumn Conference at Vienna City Hall held on 28–29 October 2025.
In this session we heard from: Mario Kadastik, Chair of the Estonian Pre...
Pillars of Space Power: Innovative and Competitive Europe
Watch the replay of the Innovative and Competitive Europe session at the 19th ESPI Autumn Conference at Vienna City Hall held on 28–29 October 2025.
In this session we heard from: Mathias Link, D...
Pillars of Space Power: Securing Peace
Watch the replay of the Securing Peace session at the 19th ESPI Autumn Conference at Vienna City Hall held on 28–29 October 2025.
In this session we heard from: Col. Marcin Mazur, Vice President ...
Pillars of Space Power: Explore, Inspire, Discover
Watch the replay of the Explore, Inspire, Discover session at the 19th ESPI Autumn Conference at Vienna City Hall held on 28–29 October 2025.
In this session we heard from: Roberto Battiston, Inc...