The Belgian Science Policy Office (BELSPO) is a federal agency that manages Belgium's space policy, including its contributions to the European Space Agency (ESA) and bilateral space programs with countries like France and Argentina. BELSPO oversees national and bilateral space programs, ensuring alignment with scientific research, societal utility, industrial development, and economic interests. While BELSPO doesn't conduct space research or realizations itself, it guides ESA and other agencies on behalf of Belgium, strategically investing in R&D and managing Belgium's financial contributions, making the country a key player in the European space sector. BELSPO also manages BELNET, the Belgian National Research Network that provides high-speed internet access to Belgian universities, colleges, research centres and public services.
All verified mentions of this organization in source documents.
QinetiQ Space NV delivers observation, platforms, science, navigation, and secure communications infrastructure to civil and commercial space customers including the European Space Agency and the Belgian Science Policy Office (BELSPO).