The Space Economy Institute is the world’s leading knowledge centre in the space economy sector. It offers an integrated set of services related to training, consulting, research, information and events, aimed at helping the humankind to seize the opportunities related to the space economy.
The space economy is a term indicating the production and financial sector oriented to the creation and use of goods and services and the exploitation of resources within the extra-atmospheric space.
The upstream segment foresees the creation of space infrastructures, satellites, carriers, space stations up to future bases located on the moon or on rocky planets of the solar system.
The downstream segment relates to the benefits that derive from the data collected in space and, in the future, from the physical resources taken to be transformed and used on Earth
Master in Space Economy
The Master in Space Economy by the Space Economy Institute is an exclusive training program aimed at giving participants the opportunity to sharpen their skills and competencies to know, identify and seize the business opportunities related to space.
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“Studying at the Space Economy Institute has been a truly invaluable learning experience for me. I feel that over the duration of the course I gained a lot of knowledge and practical strategies that will be beneficial to me, and those I deal with personally and professionally. The course exceeded my expectations significantly”.
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SBIC-NASA Initiative: How NASA Is Scaling the Space Economy Through Private Capital
A New Capital Model for the Space Economy The next phase of the space economy will not be built by rockets alone. It will depend on supply chains, manufacturers, energy systems, avionics, materials, life support, launch infrastructure, and thousands of specialized technology providers capable of scaling quickly. That is why NASA’s new partnership with the
July 20, 2026 -
Reliance Jio’s 1,600-Satellite LEO Plan: India’s Push for Sovereign Satellite Internet
India’s Satellite Internet Ambition Accelerates India’s space economy is entering a new strategic phase. On July 17, 2026, Reliance Jio’s proposal to deploy around 1,600 low Earth orbit satellites received a key technical nod from IN-SPACe, India’s space regulator. If fully approved and deployed, the project could become India’s first major homegrown LEO satellite internet
July 17, 2026 -
Space Startup Funding 2026: Why Investors Are Pouring Billions Into Space Infrastructure
Capital Is Moving Toward Orbit The space economy is becoming a mainstream investment category. As of July 16, 2026, new data shows that space startups raised approximately $7.5 billion across 141 deals in Q2 2026, staying close to the previous quarter’s record of $8 billion across 159 deals. This is not only a financial milestone.
July 16, 2026 -
Reflect Orbital Space Mirror: The Rise of Sunlight-as-a-Service
A New Experiment in Orbital Energy The space economy is moving beyond rockets, satellites, and communications into more experimental infrastructure services. On July 14, 2026, Reflect Orbital’s first sunlight-reflecting satellite received U.S. launch approval, bringing a controversial but fascinating idea closer to reality: using mirrors in orbit to redirect sunlight to Earth after dark. If
July 14, 2026
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