Recent meetings
| Date | Commissioner / Cabinet | Topic | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2026 | Michele Piergiovanni Cabinet member | Exchange of views on space policy | — |
| 25 Mar 2026 | Michele Piergiovanni Cabinet member | Exchange of views on space policy | SRC |
| 09 Sept 2024 | Timo Pesonen Director-General | Meeting to discuss on how ESPI could support the European space policy and on the role of the Commission in the new institutional setup. | — |
| 09 Sept 2024 | Timo Pesonen Director-General | Meeting to discuss on how ESPI could support the European space policy and on the role of the Commission in the new institutional setup. | SRC |
| 17 Oct 2018 | Fabrice Comptour Cabinet member | space conference Graz | — |
| 17 Oct 2018 | Fabrice Comptour Cabinet member | space conference Graz | SRC |
Mission & Goals
The European Space Policy Institute, founded in 2003, is the independent think tank for space based in Vienna, Austria – the world’s capital of space diplomacy. ESPI is supported by its 23 member organisations and Advisory Council composed of internationally recognised experts from a range of domains. Working in a non-profit capacity, as an Quasi-International Organisation under the Austrian Host State Law, ESPI: - Promotes European space policy on an international and global level - Provides independent analyses, proposals and recommendations to European decision-makers and institutions - Raises public awareness on strategic space issues
EU Legislative Interests
EU Space Programme EU Space Strategy for Security and Defence European Green Deal Common Foreign and Security Policy Common Security & Defence Policy EU Space Act EU Digital Strategy Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security by Satellite Framework Programmes for Research and Technological Development European Competitiveness Fund
Communication Activities
ESPI's purpose includes a key mandate to promote European space policy globally. The primary component of ESPI work relates to research activities, which are complemented by organisation, co-organisation and active contribution to professional events in Europe and globally. In its host city of Vienna ESPI regularly organises its annual Autumn Conference, an independent forum and networking platform with 300+ participants. Throughout the year, ESPI regularly organises numerous professional workshops, symposia and side events to UN COPUOS, in line with ESPI's mandate. ESPI is also active in digital communication channels, communicating and presenting outcomes of its policy research to strengthen Europe's decision-making on space. In 2024, ESPI has increased its presence in Brussels to reinforce ESPI’s mission to provide an active forum for the analysis and discussion of European needs, capabilities and long-term prospects in space activities, and to elaborate proposals and recommendations to European decision-makers and institutions.
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space- observer International Telecommunications Union - member (academia membership) Women in Aerospace - Europe - Nonprofit member Zero Debris Charter - Signatory International Astronautical Federation - Member EU Science Diplomacy Alliance - Member SPACE4GEO Alliance - Member
Organisation Members
https://espi.or.at/about-us/governing-bodies