The new era of Space Commercialization. Satellites in the geopolitical Chess Game

Read the free publication by SeRANIS project head Prof. Dr. Andreas Knopp and Prof. Dr. Rafaela Kraus.

The policy paper for the Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung addresses Europe’s role in the commercialization of space and the associated geopolitical challenges and opportunities. The focus is on satellite technologies as a decisive factor in Europe’s ability to act.

The authors call for the development of a strategy and technology roadmap to counteract Europe’s increasing technological dependence and declining competitiveness in the space sector.

Download the full article for free (only in German): Die neue Ära der Weltraumkommerzialisierung – Satelliten im geopolitischen Schachspiel