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Our Reports offer an in-depth perspective and analysis on one specific topic or issue. Written by our Research Fellows, they combine thorough independent analysis with vision in order to formulate policy advice and recommendations.
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The purpose of our Executive Briefs is to address decision makers and others and draw attention to issues and challenges which might otherwise not receive the attention they deserve.
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ESPI Insights offers a synthetic overview of major developments in the global space sector on the covered period and provides useful links to official documents, public reports, web articles or conference websites for further details on the issue.
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Yearbooks

Yearbooks

The Yearbook on Space Policy is an annual publications which provides an overview of major developments and trends in space policy, industry, programmes, economy and overall worldwide activity for the year.
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We host a variety of events, including report launch events and ad-hoc workshops or conferences on emerging issues. Our annual event, the Autumn Conference, is held in Vienna and brings together eminent space professionals to discuss and reflect on a chosen theme.
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Support Activities

In addition to our own efforts we often support external projects and activities. Additionally, we host the secretariats of the European Centre for Space Economy and Commerce (ECSECO) and the European Interparliamentary Space Conference (EISC).
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25 July 2022

Yearbook 2021

Key developments presented in the 2021 edition include: ESA and EU seeking new impetus for European space activities and new steps in space tourism.

6 July 2021

Yearbook 2020

Key developments in 2020 included: New European ambitions and a change in space leadership, the Artemis Accords, and a record setting year for European NewSpace.

10 May 2020

Yearbook 2019

Key developments in 2019 included: Setting up of DG DEFIS, the enactment of new civil and defence national space policies, and financial commitments at ESA Space19+ Council.

Previous Yearbook editions

Previous editions of the Yearbook on Space Policy are available at Springer Publishing's website.

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23 December 2022

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20 December 2022

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Yearbook on Space Policy