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IXth Interparliamentary Space Conference Rome, 8/9 October 2007. ESPI The European Space Policy Institute and its contribution to EISC. Prof. Dr. Kai-Uwe Schrogl Secretary General. Mission Statement
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IXth Interparliamentary Space Conference Rome, 8/9 October 2007 ESPI The European Space Policy Institute and its contribution to EISC Prof. Dr. Kai-Uwe Schrogl Secretary General www.espi.or.at
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. www.espi.or.at
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 www.espi.or.at
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 www.espi.or.at
Three key issues in the recent “Case for Space” study by ESPI • Serving Society • Protecting the Environment • Managing Risks www.espi.or.at
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 www.espi.or.at