The European think-tank for space. We provide decision-makers with an informed view on mid- to long-term issues relevant to Europe’s space activities.
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European Space Policy Institute (ESPI) retweeted
While Europeans and Americans still mostly look towards terrestrial computing capacity and data centers, China has already started to look up—and mobilize—towards orbital data centers (ODCs). I explore this in a new brief for @ESPIspace: 🧵(1/?)
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SAVE THE DATE!
This October, its our 20th Annual Conference, "aspirations for a new era" – bringing together leaders from across the space community to discuss geopolitical challenges shaping our sector.
Find out more here: events.espi.eu/ac
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European Space Policy Institute (ESPI) retweeted
How can space reinforce water diplomacy?
At the #COPUOS side event we organized with @ESPIspace, 🇸🇮 expertise showed how satellite data and geospatial tools can improve water management, strengthen flood monitoring and support building trust in addressing existing challenges.
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How can Earth observation better serve Europe’s priorities: from energy and agriculture to climate resilience and security?
Join us along with ESA Earth Observation and other experts for a discussion on our report "𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘚𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘔𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘴 𝘚𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦."
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Register here: espi.eu/events/espi-webinar-…
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European Space Policy Institute (ESPI) retweeted
Bold ideas wanted. The Space for Sustainability Award is now open. Apply by 3 May 👇
🔗esa.int/About_Us/Climate_and…
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🚀 Earlier this week, we brought together institutional and industrial voices in our webinar "From 2025 toward the future of European access to space" to reflect on the progress made in 2025 and the challenges still ahead.
🎥 Watch the full replay: piped.video/watch?v=z_wjbCeu…
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Our Director, H. Ludwig Moeller, will attend the inaugural launch of Ariane 6 with four boosters today.
Find out more here: espi.eu/events/first-launch-…
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REGISTER NOW: ESPI Launch Webinar
With major launch milestones anticipated in 2026, our upcoming webinar reflects on Europe's access to space and the future of European launchers.
🗓️ 𝟭𝟬 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟱.𝟯𝟬 𝗖𝗘𝗧
Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/e…
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Starting soon!
Join us for the space technology revolution session at @FrontiersIn Science House at #Davos2026, TODAY at 16:30 CET.
In this session, we will explore how space data is reshaping economies, societies and global governance.
More details below ⬇️
We are bringing space policy to Davos.
At @wef, we are bringing space policy to table and contributing to high‑level discussions on how space supports global decision‑making, competitiveness and international cooperation.
Find out more➡️ espi.eu/events/frontiers-sci…
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We are bringing space policy to Davos.
At @wef, we are bringing space policy to table and contributing to high‑level discussions on how space supports global decision‑making, competitiveness and international cooperation.
Find out more➡️ espi.eu/events/frontiers-sci…
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#MediaInvitation: Journalists are invited to join the @FrontiersIn Science House at the @wef in Davos, Switzerland from 19-23 January 2026.
ESPI will support and co‑organise three high‑level sessions.
👉espi.eu/events/frontiers-sci…
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2025 brought seismic shifts in Europe’s space sector. Europe has gained political momentum but can the newfound promise of scale be continued and matched with speed and agility of delivery?
Read more ⬇️
espi.eu/news/europe-in-space…
#EuropeanSpace #SpacePolicy
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🌍🚀 Is Europe a space power?
Being a space power is not just about counting launches or hardware in orbit. It is about what you can do with those capabilities and whether you have the freedom and political will to use them effectively.
What does Europe need to achieve this?⬇️
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European Space Policy Institute (ESPI) retweeted
With Hermann Ludwig Moeller, Director of the European Space Policy Institute (@ESPIspace), joining us at Frontiers Science House, we’re expanding our reach to shape global science and advance space innovation in Davos.
Learn more ⬇️
#FrontiersScienceHouse #WEFDavos
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Our Director H. Ludwig Moeller examines several critical signals that will determine whether @esa's Council Meeting at Ministerial Level (#CM25) marks a true turning point for European space leadership.
➡️ linkedin.com/pulse/esa-cm25-…
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🌍🛰️ A Policy Vision for Earth Observation
Earth observation isn’t just about beautiful images from space—it’s about turning space tech into real-world solutions for global challenges.
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This vision is a call to action:
✅ Policymakers: integrate EO & space into strategies
✅ Space community: open new channels for policy dialogue
Together, we can redefine Europe’s role in EO over the next decade.
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Developed by ESPI with high-level experts & in collaboration with @esa.
Special thanks to ESA Director for @ESA_EO Programmes, @SimonettaCheli, and ESPI Director H. Ludwig Moeller.
✨ Read the full vision: espi.eu/reports/a-policy-vis…
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