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 Space Mirror: The Rise of Sunlight-as-a-Service
A New Experiment in Orbital Energy The space economy is moving beyond rockets, satellites, and communications into more experimental infrastructure services. On July 14, 2026, Reflect Orbital’s first sunlight-reflecting satellite received U.S. launch approval, bringing a controversial but fascinating idea closer to reality: using mirrors in orbit to redirect sunlight to Earth after dark. If
July 14, 2026 -
Blue Origin Funding Round: Why Private Capital Is Betting on Reusable Rockets and Lunar Infrastructure
A New Signal from Space Finance The space economy is entering a new investment phase. As of July 13, 2026, Blue Origin is reportedly seeking its first major external funding round, targeting $10 billion at a pre-money valuation of $130 billion. For a company historically financed by Jeff Bezos, this is a major strategic shift.
July 13, 2026 -
China’s Long March 10B Recovery: A New Reusable Rocket Milestone for the Space Economy
A New Step in the Reusability Race Reusable rockets are one of the most important technologies in the modern space economy. They reduce launch costs, increase flight cadence, and make large satellite constellations more practical. On July 10, 2026, China successfully tested a sea-based recovery system for the Long March 10B booster, marking a major
July 10, 2026 -
Space Debris Removal: The New Space Economy Market Cleaning Up Earth Orbit
The Business Case for a Cleaner Orbit Earth orbit is becoming one of the most valuable infrastructure zones in the global economy. Satellites now support communications, navigation, weather forecasting, Earth observation, defense, banking, agriculture, and emergency response. But the same growth that powers the space economy is creating a dangerous problem: orbital debris. As of
July 9, 2026
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