1. 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
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2. 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.
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3. 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
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4. 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
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5. Three key issues in the recent “Case for Space” study by ESPI
Serving Society
Protecting the Environment
Managing Risks
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6. 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
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