Space Policy Institute and Eurisy Signed Agreement
The organizations signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on satellite applications and policy analysis.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Space
The European Space Policy Institute and Eurisy have signed a non-legally binding memorandum of understanding. The agreement formalizes cooperation regarding satellite applications and space policy analysis.
Why it matters
This partnership aims to bridge the gap between space technology and societal policy. By combining their networks, the organizations intend to better integrate space advancements into broader policy frameworks.
The European Space Policy Institute, founded in 2003, maintains 23 member organizations, while Eurisy, founded in 1989, currently supports 25 members. The collaboration will leverage these memberships to co-organize workshops and conferences.
The players
European Space Policy Institute
Based in Vienna, Austria, this organization provides analytical support for European space policy and was established in 2003.
Eurisy
Headquartered in Paris, France, this organization focuses on connecting space technology to the needs of society.
The details
The two organizations will exchange or second staff between their offices and coordinate joint policy analysis. This collaboration is designed to ensure their collective efforts are better aligned with their respective 2040 vision documents.
Timeline
Eurisy was founded in 1989.
The European Space Policy Institute was founded in 2003.
The memorandum of understanding was signed on October 1, 2026.
Deeper Dive
This partnership formalizes an operational framework designed to align both organizations' ongoing research and outreach activities with their established 2040 vision documents.
The partnership will likely result in increased access to workshops and policy seminars for stakeholders in the space sector. It aims to improve how satellite technology data is utilized and understood by policymakers and the public.
The takeaway
The signing signals a move toward greater organizational cohesion in the European space research sector. By sharing staff and expertise, the groups hope to accelerate the translation of technical space data into actionable public policy.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by ESPI.
