European Space Policy Institute (ESPI)

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ESPI is the European think tank for space, supported by a diverse membership base of 23 organisations. ESPI's purpose is to promote European space policy globally, provide independent analyses, proposals and recommendations to European decision-makers and institutions and raise public awareness on strategic space issues.

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Register now for ESPI Space Policy Summer School 2026!

From 2-4 September 2026, ESPI and the Florence School of Regulation at the European University Institute will once again host the Space Policy Summer School in the beautiful city of Florence, Italy. This year’s theme, “Space beyond space: the impact of space integration across sectors”, will explore how space systems shape key areas of the […]

Recap of the 2025 European Interparliamentary Space Conference (EISC)

In 2025, the Estonian Presidency of the European Initiative for Space Cooperation (EISC) focused on the theme of “Security in Space: Europe’s Challenges and Opportunities.” Gathering 15 member parliaments from across Europe, EISC activities in 2025 revolved around three primary events: (April) ESPI-organised webinar for Members of Parliament and staff from EISC member parliaments, providing […]

Bringing Our 2040 Vision for Europe to Life

The European Space Policy Institute (ESPI) is thrilled to present a first-of-its-kind corporate identity video under the theme of its bold policy vision ESPI2040: Space for Prosperity, Peace and Future Generations. As Europe’s independent think tank for space, ESPI promotes European space policy and provides advice and recommendations to decision-makers and institutions. To celebrate […]

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Essay Competition 2026

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Bringing space to tech sovereignty debate at the Brussels Economic Security Forum 2026

ESPI Insights for May 2026 is out!

ESPI Global Fellow selected as a 2026 Karman Fellow

ESPI welcomes Roy Gibson Fellow focused on Europe–China relations in space

ESPI hosts visiting fellows from leading UK institutions

ESPI Insights for April 2026 is out!

Training School on Space Journalism

ESPI International Recruitment Campaign 2026

Your chance to win the European Space for Sustainability Award 2026

ESPI on International Women’s Day 2026: rights, justice, action

ESPI Insights for February 2026 is out!

ESPI at the Munich Security Conference 2026: advancing the conversation on European autonomy in space

Upcoming Events & Engagements

ESPI-OLF VSR tabletop exercise “Near-term lunar coordination”

9th Prague Space Security Conference

VSD evening event “Delivering water diplomacy through space”

Featured Highlights

Register now for ESPI Space Policy Summer School 2026!

Recap of the 2025 European Interparliamentary Space Conference (EISC)

Bringing Our 2040 Vision for Europe to Life

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