The European Space Policy Institute (ESPI) is the European think tank for space, acting as an independent platform that provides European decision-makers with informed views and recommendations on mid- to long-term issues relevant to Europe's space activities. Based in Vienna, Austria, ESPI monitors global space trends, conducts research and analysis, and organizes thematic conferences and workshops. ESPI's work aims to establish space as a strategic policy area for Europe, contributing to security, economic development, and global politics. The institute works with various stakeholders, including the European Space Agency (ESA), the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG), EU representatives, industry and trade associations, think tanks and consultancies.
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The European Space Policy Institute reported that no growth-stage investment round in Europe was led by a European venture-capital firm last year.
The European Space Policy Institute’s Space Venture 2025 report found that European space ventures attracted €1.4 billion in private investment in 2024.
Ludwig Moeller, director of the European Space Policy Institute (ESPI), argued that over time a sovereign European launcher cannot be primarily dependent on foreign markets.
Sara Dalledonne from the European Space Policy Institute warned that regulatory burdens could lead operators to seek authorization in countries with less stringent regulations.
The European Space Policy Institute (ESPI) released a report arguing that Europe needs faster procurement mechanisms, more investment in emerging technologies, and closer collaboration with non-space sectors to close an innovation gap with the global space sector.
Sara Dalledonne is the lead on EU relations and regulatory affairs for the European Space Policy Institute.
The European Space Policy Institute estimates the potential value of new space-enabled services could near 3,000 billion euros.
The Spanish Space Agency (AEE) has become a member of the European Space Policy Institute.
Hermann Ludwig Moeller, director of the European Space Policy Institute, argued that Europe should create an internal market, build rockets, and produce the payloads those rockets carry to reduce dependency on external actors.
Tomas Hrozensky is a researcher at the European Space Policy Institute (ESPI).
Taiyuan hosted its highest number of launches in a calendar year in 2021, according to European Space Policy Institute data.