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ESPIThe European Space Policy Institute

and its contribution to EISC

IXth Interparliamentary Space ConferenceRome, 8/9 October 2007

Prof. Dr. Kai-Uwe SchroglSecretary General

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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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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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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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Three key issues in the recent “Case for Space” study by ESPI

• Serving Society

• Protecting the Environment

• Managing Risks

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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