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.
“I found the Master in Space Economy interesting, challenging, and rewarding. I learnt a lot by following the programme and the study Space Economy Institute set out.”
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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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Reflect Orbital Raises $73.5 Million: What Has Changed Since Its Space Mirror Approval?
Four months after receiving regulatory approval for its first experimental space mirror, Reflect Orbital has secured $73.5 million in new funding, bringing its total capital raised to more than $100 million. Announced on November 10, the investment represents a significant step toward transforming the company’s proposed sunlight-on-demand service into operational space infrastructure. The technology, its
November 12, 2026 -
Satellogic’s $37 Million Deal: Why Governments Are Buying Satellites Already in Orbit
On November 10, Earth-observation company Satellogic disclosed a new agreement worth approximately $37 million to transfer three imaging satellites to a sovereign customer. The deal, signed after September 30, is expected to be completed by mid-2027, subject to contractual and regulatory approvals. The announcement highlights an emerging market in the space economy: governments are increasingly
November 11, 2026 -
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
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