European Space Policy Institute (ESPI)
Space Research and TechnologyVienna, Austria51-200 Employees
The European Space Policy Institute (ESPI) is a Vienna-based think tank focusing on space policy. Established in 2003, it operates as a not-for-profit association that provides decision-makers with informed, mid- to long-term perspectives on Europe’s space activities. Its work centers on monitoring developments in the global space sector and conducting independent research and analysis to support European space policy, drawing on a multidisciplinary team and governance structures that include a General Assembly of member organizations and an Advisory Council of independent experts. ESPI positions itself within the space research and technology industry as a policy-oriented institution that connects policymakers, academia, and industry through analysis and events. Its activities include engaging with European and international space issues, contributing to discussions on strategy and governance, and supporting events and forums where space policy is debated and refined. The institute is based in Vienna, with recent activities including leadership appointments and participation in European and international space discussions and events.