Evolving public-private relations in the space sector

Abstract

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Harnessing "New Space" for Sustainable Growth of the Space Economy

“…Source: Based on BryceTech (2022 [12]), cited in Undseth and Jolly (forthcoming [13]), "Does space investment need a boost? ".…”

“…To improve access to equity finance, several space agencies and G20 economies have in the last years announced dedicated public space venture capital funds and similar initiatives, including Japan, Korea, France, Italy and the European Union (Undseth and Jolly, forthcoming [13]).…”

“…Costs to enter the market remain high, despite "new space" efforts to revamp production processes through standardisation, miniaturisation and reuse, and increased use of off-the-shelf products (Undseth and Jolly, forthcoming [13]; OECD, 2019 [2]). Space manufacturing, space launch and more challenging activities (e.g.…”

A new landscape for space applications

“…To keep broadband access online, SpaceX has reportedly sent thousands of Starlink terminals to Ukraine, paid for by private sources and selected governments (e.g. Poland, France) (Sheetz, 2022 [10]). This satellite broadband access has been intensively used by the Ukrainian military for tactical communications, for recreational purposes and conversations with family.…”