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.”
“We thought a lot before choosing the Space Economy Institute because we wanted to sure our investment would yield results. They are absolutely an invaluable partner.”
“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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NASA Moves Beyond the ISS: What Is a Commercial Space Station and Who Will Use It?
NASA is preparing for a future without the International Space Station—and the replacement may work very differently from the ISS itself. On October 9, NASA released its final Request for Proposals, or RFP, inviting companies to compete for contracts to develop the next generation of commercial space stations in low Earth orbit. Proposals are due
October 12, 2026 -
SpaceX’s 800 MHz Deal: Why Spectrum Is a Strategic Space Economy Asset
The Most Valuable Part of a Satellite Network May Be Invisible SpaceX is moving closer to becoming much more than a satellite broadband provider. On October 8, the company agreed to acquire Grain Management’s nationwide 800 MHz spectrum portfolio, comprising up to 14 MHz of paired low-band spectrum, subject to FCC approval. The deal is
October 9, 2026 -
American Airlines Chooses Starlink: How Satellite Internet Is Transforming Aviation
Airplanes Are Becoming Part of the Satellite Economy Satellite broadband is rapidly moving from remote homes into one of the world’s largest transportation networks. On October 8, American Airlines announced that Starlink will be installed across its entire mainline fleet of more than 1,000 aircraft, beginning in early 2027. More than 165 million passengers travel
October 8, 2026 -
Mexico’s $700M Space Push: How Sovereign Space Procurement Is Changing the Space Economy
A New Path Into the Space Economy Building national space capability has traditionally required decades of government investment, specialized agencies and large industrial programs. That model is starting to change. This week, Nebex and Mexican space company Thrusters Unlimited announced that they have begun structuring $700 million in initial sovereign space programs, spanning Earth observation,
October 7, 2026
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