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Starting from November 2016, the well-known ESPI publication series “ESPI Perspectives” has been overhauled and retitled “Voices from the Space Community”.
While this new series retains many key aspects that made its predecessor a successful and popular publication, with more than 70 contributions over the years, a number of changes were adopted in order to ensure the quality of the series, a faster publication process, and ultimately a broader participation and free exchange of ideas.
In its “Voices for the Space Community” series ESPI welcomes the submission of short papers, from both experts as well as young professionals, students and the general public, presenting a concise analysis on innovative ideas in the field of space policy. Topics can also cover the space economy, the societal impacts of space technology, outstanding issues in space law as well as space security, and more.
As an externally-submitted and completely independent contribution, it is important to underline that the “Voice” does not represent in any case the view and position of ESPI. Thus, ESPI reserves itself a right of reply on the content or opinion expressed in the paper, at discretion of the ESPI Director. This would take the form of a brief note or comment at the end of the manuscript, of which the author will be informed prior the publication.
To ensure a smooth review and editing process, which will be conducted on a joint basis with the author, we highly recommend not to exceed four pages in length, and to provide exhaustive references. We further invite authors to submit their paper using the template available here.
For further information, and to submit your “Voice”, please write to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Could the next long term economic cycle be that of space? Voices from the Space Community 81 by: Nicolas Bouzou published: November 2017 download |
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Space 4.0 A guiding Vision for ESA Voices from the Space Community 80 by: Isabelle Duvaux-Béchon and Ulrike Bohlmann published: November 2017 download |
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ESA Engagement with PNT Sectors: The NAVISP Programme, a Key Enabler for Innovation Voices from the Space Community 79 by: Pierluigi Mancini published: October 2017 download |
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Space - a Soft Power Tool for Europe? Voices from the Space Community 78 by: Tomas Hrozensky published: November 2016 download |
Below are listed all the publications of the former ESPI Perspective series.
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Antiterrorisme Sans Frontières: Using the Global Commons of Space for a Common Response to a Common Threat ESPI Perspectives 77 by: Kiran Krishnan Nair published: May 2016 download |
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Space Diplomacy: Shedding Light on the Current Initiatives to Prevent Conflict in Outer Space ESPI Perspectives 76 by: Maximilian Betmann published: April 2016 download |
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Enabling SATCOMS in the EU Space Programme: Setting the CSDP Priorities Straight ESPI Perspectives 75 by: Alexandros Kolovos published: February 2016 download |
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From MDGs to SDGs: Why Now is the Time to Further Integrate Space into Development ESPI Perspectives 74 by: Elisabeth Veit published: December 2015 download |
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The Role of Government in EO Services: Influence of Government Policies over the EO Services Sector ESPI Perspectives 73 by: Geoff Sawyer published: November 2015 download |
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Earth Observation and International Security ESPI Perspectives 72 by: Philipp Olbrich and Nina Witjes published: September 2015 download |
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Eavesdropping from Space ESPI Perspectives 71 by: Pat Norris published: February 2015 download |
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Space Governance Options for Reconciling the Hazards, Hype & Hope of Humans on Mars ESPI Perspectives 70 by: Kiran Krishnan Nair published: October 2014 download |
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One-Way Ticket to Mars? No! ESPI Perspectives 69 by: Alexandra Bonnefoy, Harry Eyres, Peter Hulsroj, Serge Plattard published: March 2014 download |
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Can ‘One-Way Tickets’ Serve as a Basis for Planetary Exploration in our Solar System? Why Not? ESPI Perspectives 68 by: Arne Lahcen, Cenan Al-Ekabi, Nathalie Armellin published: February 2014 download |
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Extracting General Principles of Law from the UN COPUOS Legal Subcommittee Work with National Legislation ESPI Perspectives 67 by: Diane Howard published: August 2013 download |
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Regionalisation of Space Activities in Asia? ESPI Perspectives 66 by: Marco Aliberti published: April 2013 download |
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European-Russian Space Cooperation in 2030: From Commercial Partnerships to Common Exploration Programmes? ESPI Perspectives 65 by: Eva Avrillon published: February 2013 download |
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Planetary Protection in Future Solar System Exploration ESPI Perspectives 64 by: Arne Lahcen published: December 2012 download |
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EU Crisis Management and the Security Dimension of GMES ESPI Perspectives 63 by: Nikolay Pavlov published: November 2012 download |
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Revisiting "Envoys of Mankind" in the Era of Commercial Human Spaceflight ESPI Perspectives 62 by: Cenan Al-Ekabi published: October 2012 download |
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Status of Europe’s Space Cooperation with Asia ESPI Perspectives 61 by: Jana Robinson and Fabien Evrard published: July 2012 download |
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Latest National Regulations on Unmanned Aircraft Systems in Military and Civil Aviation in Poland ESPI Perspectives 60 by: Małgorzata Polkowska published: May 2012 download |
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The Appropriateness of Public-Private Partnerships for SatCom in Delivering the Digital Agenda ESPI Perspectives 59 by: Veronica La Regina and Chris Wilkins published: April 2012 download |
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A European Approach to the New Strategic Space Environment ESPI Perspectives 58 by: Lars Höstbeck and Eva Bernhardsdotter published: March 2012 download |
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Space Activities and Governance in the Role of Regional Authorities: Belgium Case Study ESPI Perspectives 57 by: Maarten Adriaensen and Philippe Erhard published: February 2012 download |
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Is There Space for the UN? Trends in Outer Space and Cyberspace Regime Evolution ESPI Perspectives 56 by: Larry Martinez published: January 2012 download |
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The Structure and Dynamics of the European Space Industry Base ESPI Perspectives 55 by: Keith Hayward published: December 2011 download |
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Seeking Harmonisation: European Space Export Control at the Crossroads ESPI Perspectives 54 by: Rosa Rosanelli published: November 2011 download |
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Cooperation between Japan and Europe in the Space Situational Awareness (SSA) Field |
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Space Debris Removal for a Sustainable Space Environment ESPI Perspectives 52 by: Christopher Lehnert published: September 2011 download |
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Space Activities: Ukraine Looking for New Developments ESPI Perspectives 51 by: Michel Laffaiteur, Oleg Fedorov and Sergey Gerasymchuk published: August 2011 download |
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Space as Environment: On the Way to Sustainable Space Policy? ESPI Perspectives 50 by: Volker von Prittwitz published: August 2011 download |
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Perspectives on Anchoring the Utilisation of EGNOS/Galileo and GMES and Other Space Applications ESPI Perspectives 49 by: Vladimir Remek and Christina Giannopapa published: July 2011 download |
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Reconsidering the Military Axis of the Chinese Space Programme ESPI Perspectives 48 by: Alain De Neve published: June 2011 download |
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Perspectives for Space Law - Experts’ Views on the Status and Future of Space Law ESPI Perspectives 47 by: Mildred Trögeler, Cenan Al-Ekabi and Olga Mozolina published: May 2011 download |
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European Commission Communication “Towards a space strategy for the European Union that benefits its citizens” - Towards a Lisbon Generation Competence? ESPI Perspectives 46 by: Matxalen Sanchez Aranzamendi published: May 2011 download |
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Social Sciences and Humanities in Research on Space Exploration: Results of a Bibliometric Analysis |
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Traffic Management for Responsive Space: The Mega-trend for Space Activities in the Decades to Come |
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UFOs and Exogenous Intelligence Encounters |
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International Cooperation in the New U.S. Space Policy: Opportunities for Europe |
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Russia’s Earth Observation Activities: Overview and Prospects for Expanded Cooperation with Europe |
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NATO and Space: Why is Space Relevant for NATO? |
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Challenges for Europe in Space |
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Evaluating the Potential for International Cooperation in Future U.S. Human Spaceflight Programmes |
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European Identity through Space – How to Make Public Opinion Instrumental |
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Towards a New Era in Transatlantic Cooperation |
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Improving EU-Latin American Space Cooperation- Lessons from the Bilateral Experience |
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The Hague Code of Conduct Against Ballistic Missile Proliferation: “Lessons Learned” for the European Union Draft Code of Conduct for Outer Space Activities |
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Ottawa in Space? –Reversing the Burden of Proof Regarding Space Weapons |
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Next Steps on a Code of Conduct for Responsible Space-Faring Nations |
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Common but Differentiated Responsibilities for Space Debris – New Impetus for a Legal Appraisal of Outer Space Pollution |
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The Economic Potential of Space – Towards a Long-Term Perspective |
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The European Interparliamentary Space Conference (EISC)- Past, Present, Future |
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Relativity of Norms and Disarmament in Outer Space – What Role will the European Draft Code of Conduct Play? |
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The European Space Policy - Its Impact and Challenges for the European Security and Defence Policy |
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Efforts, Motivation and Benefits of Spaceflight - A Brief Guide for Space Advocates and Decision-Makers |
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The Case of GMES as a Support Tool to Meet the Millennium Development Goals - Recommendations for the Current and Upcoming EU Council Presidencies in 2010 on Space Applications and Sustainable Development in Africa |
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Europe’s Plan for Innovation – How Can Space Technology Contribute to Solve the Economic Crisis? |
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Towards a UN Space Policy |
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The Need for Timeous Completion of the Preliminary Draft Protocol to the Cape Town Convention on Matters Specific to Space Assets |
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Space Power and Europe in the 21st Century |
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INSPIRE: A Real Step Forward in Building an Interoperable and Unified Spatial Information Infrastructure for Europe? |
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The European Union Draft Code of Conduct - An Opportunity for Japanese-European Cooperation |
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Governance of Space Activities in the Evolving European Framework- How to Achieve Coherence and Effectiveness? |
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The Need to Counter Space Terrorism - A European Perspective |
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Space Situational Awareness (SSA) for Europe. A First Important Step |
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Autonomy in human spaceflight. Towards a Strategic Perspective for Europe |
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The Moon Agreement: Its effectiveness in the 21st century |
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Moon, planets, orbits and charity - think egregiously! |
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Considerations for a NATO Space Policy |
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The French Act relating to space activities. From international law idealism to national industrial pragmatism |
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Digitally divided in telecommunications - What can lesser developed countries expect? |
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Galileo goes global |
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In need of a European regulation for private human space flight |
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Africa - The future space-faring continent |
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"GMES and Africa" A hopeful case for Euro-African cooperation in space development |
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More affordable satellite launchings
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European leaders charter course for space |
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Space Traffic Management |
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Security and defence in the European space policy |
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The European Space Policy: Europe’s new compass |