The European Space Policy Institute and its contribution to EISC IXth Interparliamentary Space Conference Rome, 8/9 October 2007 ESPI The European Space Policy Institute and its contribution to EISC Prof. Dr. Kai-Uwe Schrogl Secretary General © ESPI 2007 www.espi.or.at

Mission Statement The mission of the European Space Policy Institute (ESPI) is to carry out studies and research to provide decision-makers with an independent view on mid- to long-term issues relevant to the use of space. Through its activities, ESPI contributes to facilitate the decision-making process, increases awareness of space technologies and applications with the user communities, opinion leaders and the public at large, and supports students and researchers in their space-related work. To fulfil these objectives, the Institute supports a network of experts and centres of excellence working with ESPI in-house analysts. © ESPI 2007 www.espi.or.at

Major issues faced by all stakeholders Implementing the European Space Policy (ESP) Making Europe second to none major player in the areas of - access to space; - space exploration/sciences; - space applications/Galileo; - space and security/GMES; Making the governance scheme adequate and effective through - sufficient resources - enthusiastic community and young generation © ESPI 2007 www.espi.or.at

Elected officials in parliaments at all levels (EP, national and regional) Have a pivotal role between executives and constituencies Provide an informed and authoritative voice for the Case for Space © ESPI 2007 www.espi.or.at

Three key issues in the recent “Case for Space” study by ESPI Serving Society Protecting the Environment Managing Risks © ESPI 2007 www.espi.or.at

What the study and ESPI can do for you? Provide arguments for the “Case for Space” Analyses for mid-terms visions Platforms for exchanges Regional/National perspectives for space applications © ESPI 2007 www.espi.or.at