The ESPI Yearbook is an annual publication providing an overview of major developments and trends in the space sector over the year. The 2019 edition is the first of a new Yearbook series with revised structure and content, organised in four complementary chapters:
- Policy & Programmes: space policy highlights and trends, major space programme developments
- Industry & Innovation: launcher and satellite industry developments, selected company infosheets
- Economy & Business: global and European space economy indicators (turnover, budgets, investment)
- Launches & Satellites: space activity statistics, mission highlights and ESPI launch log
Some of the key developments of 2019 presented in the Yearbook are:
- The enactment of a few new national space policies both in civil and security & defence realms worldwide
- Unprecedented financial commitments from European member states at ESA Space19+ Council
- The reorganisation of the European Commission and the setting-up of a Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space
- Start of the deployment of mega-constellations in a grim GEO satcom environment
- Initiation of spectacular breakthrough In-Orbit Servicing for life-extension of geostationary spacecraft
You can find much more about the state of the space sector in the Yearbook. The report provides many useful information, data and insights on a selection of topics expected to shape the future of the global and European space sector.