European Space Policy Institute (ESPI)

Save the Date - 19th ESPI Autumn Conference!

This year's Conference will convene under the theme "Europe as a Space Power - Directionality & Priorities of Strategic Action" on 28-29 October 2025 at the historic Vienna Rathaus

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ESPI Celebrates International Women's Day!

This year, we're championing inter-generational mentorship amongst our staff, members, and advisors

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Bundestag Election 2025: Understanding the German Space Debate

ESPI's latest Policy Brief examines the space discourse in Germany in light of the upcoming Bundestag election and beyond

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ESPI Welcomes NOSA YGT for Research Visit

This aligns with ESPI's mission to strengthen cooperation with its member organisations

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Key Takeaways from 17th European Space Conference

Our Director shares his key takeaways and reflections from this year's Conference

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Initial perspective on a European Space Strategy 2040

Our latest paper proposes a set of initial perspectives on a coherent European space strategy, currently absent in the light of tangle of different and inherently contending space strategies

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Europe needs an ambitious space strategy. This is as necessary as it is urgent.

Read the our Director's op-ed, ahead of a milestone year for Europe's space ambitions and policy

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ESPI Welcomes Kyriaki Goni as its First Artist-in-Residence for Space Policy

As part of the S+T+ARTS Ec(h)o Residency Programme to respond to Policy Challenge #4: “European Space Policy in the Age of Sustainability”

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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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Championing Inter-Generational Mentorship Amongst the ESPI Family this IWD

March 07, 2025

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ESPI Insights for February 2025 is out!

March 06, 2025

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ESPI Welcomes NOSA YGT Dorthea Gradek for Research Visit, Strengthening Cooperation with ESPI Member Organisations

March 05, 2025

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Signing of an MoU with the Space Court Foundation

March 03, 2025

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ESPI in Japan for 10th National Space Policy Secretariat Symposium on Ensuring the Safe and Sustainable Use of Outer Space

February 25, 2025

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ESPI Welcomes Two Students from Flinders University as Part of Ongoing Partnership

February 24, 2025

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Bundestag Election 2025: Understanding the German Space Debate

February 21, 2025

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19th ESPI Autumn Conference

February 19, 2025

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ESPI Insights for December 2024/January 2025 is out !

February 12, 2025

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Key Takeaways from 17th European Space Conference

February 07, 2025

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An Initial Perspective on a European Space Strategy 2040: From Vision Towards Implementation

January 28, 2025

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Key Takeaways: ESPI-EARSC Event on “The Earth Observation Challenge: Safeguarding Radio Frequency Spectrum for a Sustainable Future”

January 27, 2025

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ESPI Welcomes Kyriaki Goni as its First Artist-in-Residence for Space Policy

January 22, 2025

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A New Internship Vacancy at ESPI!

January 15, 2025

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(Director’s op-ed) Europe needs an ambitious space strategy. This is as necessary as it is urgent.

January 13, 2025

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IRIS²: Interview with ESPI Director Ludwig Moeller in Der Spiegel

January 07, 2025

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Vacancy notice – V.I.E. du CNES à l’ESPI (French nationality required), applications due 27/Jan/2025

January 07, 2025

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ESPI Insights for November 2024 is out !

December 18, 2024

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ESPI Continues to Grow its Vienna-Based Team

December 05, 2024

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Polish Space Agency Joins ESPI as Our Newest Member

December 03, 2024

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

November 14, 2024

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

November 12, 2024

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

October 21, 2024

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Bringing Our 2040 Vision for Europe to Life

September 26, 2024

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The Draghi Report – ESPI Reflection

September 18, 2024

Upcoming Events & Engagements

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24-25Mar

CAPRI’s Space Symposium “The Transformation of the Space Sector in Europe: Issues and Challenges”

Paris

07-10Apr

40th Space Symposium

Colorado Springs

10Apr

ASLI Global Space Policy Course

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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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Save the Date - 19th ESPI Autumn Conference!

ESPI Celebrates International Women's Day!

Bundestag Election 2025: Understanding the German Space Debate

ESPI Welcomes NOSA YGT for Research Visit

Key Takeaways from 17th European Space Conference

Initial perspective on a European Space Strategy 2040

Europe needs an ambitious space strategy. This is as necessary as it is urgent.

ESPI Welcomes Kyriaki Goni as its First Artist-in-Residence for Space Policy

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