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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Commercial Satellite Imagery: The New Geospatial Intelligence Battlefield
When Earth Observation Becomes Strategic Power Satellite imagery has moved far beyond maps, weather forecasts and environmental monitoring. A Wall Street Journal report alleges that Chinese entities supplied Iran with satellite images of a U.S.-used base in Jordan before a July attack that killed three American troops. The claims remain politically sensitive and partly disputed,
September 14, 2026 -
IRIS² Contracts: Europe’s Sovereign Satellite Network Becomes Industrial Reality
Europe’s Connectivity Strategy Leaves the Conference Stage Europe’s secure satellite constellation is no longer just a strategic slogan. On September 10, 2026, during the International Space Summit in Paris, major industrial agreements were announced for IRIS², the European Union’s future sovereign connectivity network. Airbus will begin developing the first satellite layer, while Thales Alenia Space
September 11, 2026 -
Eutelsat and OroraTech: Space-Based Wildfire Detection Becomes Critical Infrastructure
Space Data Moves From Observation to Real-Time Risk Management Wildfires, heatwaves and infrastructure risks are turning Earth observation into an operational necessity. On September 9, 2026, Eutelsat and Germany’s OroraTech announced a partnership to deploy thermal infrared sensors on future OneWeb low Earth orbit satellites. The deal is one of the most relevant space economy
September 10, 2026 -
FCC Satellite Spectrum Proposal: Why Space-Based Broadband Needs More Frequencies
Spectrum Becomes the New Space Infrastructure The space economy is not only constrained by rockets, satellites or capital. It is also constrained by spectrum. On September 8, 2026, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission announced a proposal to open more than 1,000 MHz of spectrum in the 12 GHz and 42 GHz bands for space-based broadband
September 9, 2026
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