ESA – Space Benefits for Earth, Feb 2025

The report by the European Space Agency "Space Benefits for Earth" explores the impact of European space achievements on critical infrastructures and economic growth. European space technologies support 11 of the 16 critical infrastructures identified by OECD countries, including transport, energy, and public safety. Space-based observations are vital for monitoring climate change, providing more than half of the essential climate variables. The space sector boosts the competitiveness of European SMEs, which have seen significant growth in employment and turnover. Additionally, European startups in the space sector are thriving, raising substantial capital and creating thousands of jobs. These achievements underscore the strategic importance of space capabilities in addressing global challenges.