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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Rocket Lab’s $266M Space Force Contract: Defense Demand Reshapes the Launch Economy
Defense Becomes a Launch Market Driver The commercial launch market is no longer driven only by satellite deployment, science missions, and broadband constellations. On July 27, 2026, Rocket Lab announced its largest launch contract to date: a $266 million multi-launch agreement with the U.S. Space Force for suborbital missions supporting missile defense testing. The deal
July 28, 2026 -
Airbus, Leonardo and Thales: Europe’s €6.5 Billion Bet on Space Sovereignty
Europe’s Space Industry Moves Toward Consolidation Europe’s space economy is entering a decisive consolidation phase. The proposed alliance between Airbus, Leonardo and Thales, known as Project Bromo, would combine major European satellite and space systems activities into a new jointly controlled company. The future entity is expected to employ around 25,000 people, generate approximately €6.5
July 27, 2026 -
Satellite Servicing Economy: How Northrop Grumman’s MRV Is Changing Space Infrastructure
From Disposable Satellites to Serviceable Assets For decades, satellites were treated as expensive but disposable machines: once fuel ran low or a component failed, operators had limited options beyond replacement. That model is changing. On July 21, 2026, Northrop Grumman’s Mission Robotic Vehicle, or MRV, launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9, carrying Mission Extension Pods
July 26, 2026 -
ESA 2026 Space Economy Report: Defence, Satellites and Europe’s Strategic Space Shift
Europe’s Space Economy Enters a New Phase The European Space Agency’s newly released 2026 Space Economy Report arrives at a crucial moment for the global space sector. As of July 23, 2026, governments, investors, and companies are reassessing the role of space in security, connectivity, industrial competitiveness, and digital infrastructure. The report shows that space
July 23, 2026
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