Fireside chat. Beyond rockets: how space powers Europe’s economy @WithTheEconomist

Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 16 minutes ago

Supported by European Space Agency

Space is about far more than launches and Moon missions. Satellite navigation, secure communications and Earth observation already support energy systems, logistics, agriculture, finance and emergency response across Europe. As demand for these services grows, what collaboration models, funding structures and policy frameworks will be needed to scale the use of space-based applications across the wider economy—and ensure they deliver practical value on the ground?

Moderated by: Oliver Morton, The Economist
Rita Rinaldo, European Space Agency

Fireside chat. Beyond rockets: how space powers Europe’s economy

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