The Space Economy Institute is the world’s leading knowledge centre in the space economy sector. It offers an integrated set of services related to training, consulting, research, information and events, aimed at helping the humankind to seize the opportunities related to the space economy.
The space economy is a term indicating the production and financial sector oriented to the creation and use of goods and services and the exploitation of resources within the extra-atmospheric space.
The upstream segment foresees the creation of space infrastructures, satellites, carriers, space stations up to future bases located on the moon or on rocky planets of the solar system.
The downstream segment relates to the benefits that derive from the data collected in space and, in the future, from the physical resources taken to be transformed and used on Earth
Master in Space Economy
The Master in Space Economy by the Space Economy Institute is an exclusive training program aimed at giving participants the opportunity to sharpen their skills and competencies to know, identify and seize the business opportunities related to space.
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“Studying at the Space Economy Institute has been a truly invaluable learning experience for me. I feel that over the duration of the course I gained a lot of knowledge and practical strategies that will be beneficial to me, and those I deal with personally and professionally. The course exceeded my expectations significantly”.
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Enel and Leonardo Join Forces: How Satellites Could Protect Electricity Grids
On November 9, Italian energy group Enel and aerospace company Leonardo signed an agreement to explore cooperation on infrastructure security, satellite-based monitoring and digital technologies. Although the agreement does not yet establish specific operational projects, it highlights an emerging opportunity in the space economy: using satellite capabilities to improve the management and resilience of electricity
November 10, 2026 -
The UK Bets on SaxaVord: Why Spaceports Are Becoming Strategic Assets
The UK government is becoming a major shareholder in a commercial spaceport. New corporate filings reported on November 9 confirm that the government has acquired more than 25% of SaxaVord Spaceport, following a £60 million public-private investment agreement completed in late October. The funding combines £30 million from the government with an equivalent private contribution.
November 9, 2026 -
Northwood’s $375 Million Investment: The Growing Business Behind Satellite Ground Networks
The space economy is expanding rapidly, but one of its most important infrastructure markets remains firmly on Earth. On November 2, Northwood Space announced a $375 million funding round, bringing its valuation to approximately $2 billion. The investment will support the expansion of a global network of ground stations connecting satellites to operators and customers.
November 5, 2026 -
FAA Part 450 Reform: How U.S. Commercial Space Licensing Has Evolved Since July
When we first examined the FAA commercial space licensing reform in July, the debate centred on a fundamental policy question: how can the United States accelerate launch and reentry approvals while preserving public safety, environmental oversight and regulatory credibility? Three months later, the reform has entered a more operational phase. On November 4, the public-comment
November 4, 2026
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