Space for Inspiration: shaping new markets beyond Earth

The Space for Inspiration conference is a global event to discuss commercial opportunities in space exploration, fostering dialogue and collaboration among established partners and emerging players. This year’s event will explore how the low Earth orbit and lunar economies are opening opportunities for businesses, from in-space manufacturing to robotics and biomedicine.

Space is in business

As the space industry evolves, the low Earth orbit and lunar economies are poised for significant growth, driven by advancements in technology, an increasing demand for space-based services and supportive policies. Emerging space players, including new commercial actors and space agencies from around the world, are playing a crucial role in shaping these markets.

ESA has started several initiatives with European industry to develop commercial services, such as a low Earth orbit cargo return service, for which ESA signed two contracts with European industry earlier this year. The Moonlight initiative aims to establish Europe’s first dedicated satellite constellation for lunar communications and navigation, paving the way for sustainable lunar exploration. 

Additionally, ESA’s Business in Space Growth Network (BSGN) Accelerators focus on building demand by helping companies leverage space research for new applications across industries like agriculture, pharmaceuticals and materials science.  

Space for Inspiration

The two-day event will include inspiring keynotes, panel discussions and interactive sessions on the growing role of low Earth orbit and the lunar economy in global commerce, innovations in biotech, in-space manufacturing and advanced materials, commercial opportunities and the Moonlight initiative. 

The conference, taking place in the exhibition area at the European Convention Center in Luxembourg, is part of the New Space Week Europe, which includes several space-related conferences taking place from 2 to 6 December 2024. 

Are you ready to be a part of the conversation shaping the future of commercial space exploration? Register for the event here.