European Space Policy Institute (ESPI)

For a Strong Europe as a Partner to the World

ESPI is the European think tank for space, supported by a diverse membership base of 20 organisations, including major European space agencies and industry actors. ESPI's purpose is to promote European space policy on a global level; develop approaches to European space policy and facilitate an active forum for the analysis and discussion of European needs, capabilities, and long-term prospects in space activities.

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18th ESPI Autumn Conference Recap: “Scaling European Space Capabilities for Security & Defence: From Ambition to Implementation”

On October 1st and 2nd 2024, the 18th ESPI Autumn Conference “Scaling European Space Capabilities for Security & Defence: From Ambition to Implementation” took place at the Urania Observatory in Vienna. ESPI welcomed 200 attendees from a broad spectrum of the space security and defence ecosystem. In this regard, the participants represented various organisations, including […]

Bringing Our 2040 Vision for Europe to Life

The European Space Policy Institute (ESPI) is thrilled to present a first-of-its-kind corporate identity video under the theme of its bold policy vision ESPI2040: Space for Prosperity, Peace and Future Generations. As Europe’s independent think tank for space, ESPI promotes European space policy and provides advice and recommendations to decision-makers and institutions. To celebrate […]

A Story of ESPI’s Inaugural Space Policy Summer School: Space for Peace Prosperity and Future Generations

ESPI’s Inaugural Space Policy Summer School took place from the 19 – 23 August 2024 in Alpbach, one of the most beautiful locations in the Austrian Alps. The summer school was organised in collaboration with the European Forum Alpbach (EFA), an annual platform that welcomes several thousand participants from around 100 nations, with a purpose […]

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ESPI Speech at "Enhancing Space Cooperation in the EU" Event

Evolving Markets Call for an Evolved Role of Export Credit and Trade Agencies

Europe's Space Commands and MoDs on space

Looking back at our 18th ESPI Autumn Conference

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For a Strong Europe as a Partner to the World

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ESPI Insights for November 2024 is out !

A new internship vacancy at ESPI!

ESPI Continues to Grow its Vienna-Based Team

Polish Space Agency Joins ESPI as Our Newest Member

The EO Challenge: Safeguarding Radio Frequency Spectrum for a Sustainable Future (Joint ESPI-EARSC Event)

Trade & Export Credit Agencies, a Strategic Enabler in the Space Data Economy

18th ESPI Autumn Conference Recap: “Scaling European Space Capabilities for Security & Defence: From Ambition to Implementation”

Bringing Our 2040 Vision for Europe to Life

The Draghi Report – ESPI Reflection

Upcoming Events & Engagements

The EO Challenge: Safeguarding Radio Frequency Spectrum for a Sustainable Future (Joint ESPI-EARSC Event)

7th Winter Satellite Workshop

17th European Space Conference

Featured Highlights

18th ESPI Autumn Conference Recap: “Scaling European Space Capabilities for Security & Defence: From Ambition to Implementation”

Bringing Our 2040 Vision for Europe to Life

A Story of ESPI’s Inaugural Space Policy Summer School: Space for Peace Prosperity and Future Generations

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ESPI Speech at "Enhancing Space Cooperation in the EU" Event

Evolving Markets Call for an Evolved Role of Export Credit and Trade Agencies

Europe's Space Commands and MoDs on space

Looking back at our 18th ESPI Autumn Conference

Members

For a Strong Europe as a Partner to the World

News

Upcoming Events & Engagements

Featured Highlights

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