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    The Market Perspective, 2024 Edition

    This Market Perspective booklet compiles the valuable insights from the brief market intelligence reports published by the ESA Commercialisation Gateway from 2022 to 2024, focusing on downstream reports that explore the added value of commercial space-based services across several verticals. Additionally, this edition includes one transversal report on the value of AI in both upstream and downstream markets.

    From 2022 to 2024, the ESA Commercialisation Gateway produced a series of brief market intelligence reports, offering a strategic glimpse into some of the most promising upstream and downstream markets. These reports comprehensively analyse general trends, demand and supply overviews, space-based solutions, competitive landscapes, business models, barriers to entry, and support mechanisms.

    This collection provides strategic insights, guiding stakeholders through the dynamic space commercialisation landscape. It aids decision-makers in staying attuned to market trends and crafting innovative strategies, and shifts. It provides stakeholders with a comprehensive understanding of the evolving market landscape and the transformative potential of space technologies.

    Ultimately, these reports enhance ESA’s positioning, and elevate awareness among external actors regarding ESA financial and technical support opportunities.
    We invite you to delve into these insights and join us in leveraging space innovations for a better, more sustainable world:

    Download the full Market Perspective, 2024 edition

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