The Space Economy in Figures
Responding to Global Challenges
Efforts to respond to global challenges have greatly benefited from space technologies that are more advanced, perform more efficiently and are operating at greater scale than ever before. But as the challenges facing society grow and intensify, questions arise as to whether the space sector can continue to deliver on its promise. Reaping the full benefits of what space activities have to offer will require substantial and targeted government action. Key priorities include maintaining the continuity and quality of government civilian missions, levelling the playing field for private actors entering the market, and securing the orbital environment for future generations. This edition of the Space Economy in Figures delves into these topics, drawing from both established and novel economic and policy data sources.
France
France is one of the world’s leading space nations, home to the European Spaceport in French Guiana and one of the biggest contributors to the European Space Agency, headquartered in Paris; as well as an active partner in multiple other international missions. The country has a strong space manufacturing base often associated with the aeronautical industry, with the biggest space-related manufacturing workforce in Europe.
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