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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Europe and the UAE Deepen Space Ties: What It Means for the Global Space Economy
Europe is looking beyond its traditional space partnerships. On November 2, ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher travelled to Dubai and Abu Dhabi to explore deeper cooperation with the United Arab Emirates. Discussions include lunar exploration, astronaut missions and a possible long-term framework agreement between ESA and the UAE. The visit reflects a broader change in
November 2, 2026 -
Satellite Manufacturing Is Scaling Up: What Argotec’s €50 Million Raise Signals
Building satellites has traditionally looked very different from manufacturing cars or smartphones. Spacecraft were expensive, highly customized machines, often designed individually for a specific mission. That model is now changing. On October 29, Italian satellite manufacturer Argotec announced a €50 million investment round led by NUO Space. The company plans to use the capital to
October 30, 2026 -
Rendezvous Robotics Raises $20 Million: Why Satellites May Start Building Themselves in Space
Satellites are becoming more capable—but the rockets carrying them still impose a basic physical constraint: everything has to fit inside the launcher. On October 28, Rendezvous Robotics raised $20 million to develop spacecraft that can launch as separate modules and autonomously assemble once in orbit. The company plans a major free-flying demonstration in 2028. The
October 29, 2026 -
EDGX Takes AI Computing Into Orbit: Why Satellites Are Starting to Process Data Before It Reaches Earth
Satellites generate enormous amounts of data. Traditionally, most of that information has had to travel back to Earth before computers could decide what was actually useful. That model is beginning to change. Belgian space technology company EDGX announced results from its first in-orbit AI computing demonstrations, using hardware launched aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-16 mission earlier this
October 28, 2026
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