Space Economy Observatory: 2023 Research

The Space Economy Observatory aims to be a stable point of reference at national level in the study of the technological opportunities and related business impact of Space Economy, with the goal of accelerating cross-sector innovation processes combining the most advanced space and digital technologies to develop a broad portfolio of services.

The use of space technologies and of the data they collect, combined with the most advanced enabling digital technologies is generating a multitude of business opportunities that include the development of new products and services all the way to the creation of new business models, and the reconfiguration of value networks and relationships between companies. If well leveraged such technology and business opportunities can contribute to the creation of tangible and intangible value, through new forms and sources of revenue, operating efficiency, and the start of new projects leading to multidimensional (e.g. society, environment) positive impact.

The Space Economy Observatory, an independent research entity, aims to promote the embodiment of such opportunities, taking on the role of technical-scientific advisor and enabler of significant relationships between all players of the Space Economy ecosystem, which include:

space Industry companies engaged in research, development and implementation of enabling space infrastructure (“upstream”);
companies providing Digital Innovation solutions and services (e.g. IT providers, system integrators, consulting companies), and centers specialized in research, development, and deployment of the most advanced digital technologies (“downstream”);
demand side companies interested in new applications and services resulting from the combined use of space and digital technologies (“end-users”); and policy makers, entities and national and international institutions that govern and regulate the Space Economy field.

Space Economy Observatory 2023 Research will be centered on five topics:

map the Space Economy ecosystem in Italy, aiming to identify the main players and how they are connected;
estimate the Italian Space Economy market, enabling international comparisons;
identify main business services and applications of space technologies at national and international level, establishing their level of maturity and attractiveness;
analyze technology trends and how to translate business requirements in mission specific technical requirements;
analyze private funding opportunities for the Space Economy.

The activities planned by the Observatory for the 2023 edition are:

develop an empirical research involving the main players of the Italian scene through direct interviews, case studies, focus groups and surveys;
organize meetings to share and compare ideas and experiences with the community;
a kickoff workshop with Observatory supporters to establish areas of Research;
two thematic workshops to examine in depth the evolution of value added services and space business applications, the current maturity status of the space supply chain, and collaboration models between space and non-space market players;
two interactive SpaceTech Labs, with the aim of showing how to translate business needs into technical mission requirements;
workshop Startup Meetup to meet with main Space Economy startups at international level;
an annual public conference to present Research results through round tables and addresses by leading national and international Space Economy players.

Angelo Cavallo

Scientific Officer

Camilla Colombo

Scientific Officer

Antonio Ghezzi

Scientific Officer

Michèle Lavagna

Scientific Officer

Marco Lovera

Scientific Officer

Alessandro Perego

Scientific Officer

Paolo Trucco

Scientific Officer

Franco Bernelli Zazzera

Scientific Officer

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19 Mar 2024

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For more information on the possibility of collaborating with and supporting Space Economy Observatory Research please contact Carlo Negri (carlo.negri@polimi.it)