Spacemanic Joins ESA's NewSpace Advisory Board

Earlier this year, Spacemanic has been selected as a member of the prestigious NewSpace Advisory Board of the European Space Agency (ESA). This remarkable opportunity aligns perfectly with our ongoing mission to shape the future of the NewSpace sector, and we are honored to join a community of key players in this dynamic ecosystem.

What is the NewSpace Advisory Board?

The NewSpace Advisory Board was created by ESA to guide its commercialization efforts and assist with its transition into a new era of space exploration and commercialization. The board’s primary mission is to offer ESA actionable insights and strategic recommendations on shaping a robust commercialization policy that meets the evolving needs of the NewSpace sector.

With the rapid emergence of new players and the growing competition in the global space industry, ESA recognizes the need to adapt. This includes navigating the complex business environment that balances institutional customers with commercial entities, all while driving innovation and growth.

Spacemanic's Role on the NewSpace Advisory Board

Having played an active role in the NewSpace community for several years, Spacemanic brings invaluable hands-on experience. Our expertise, gained from 8 successful NewSpace satellite missions, positions us to offer critical insights that can help shape the sector's future. As we continue to push boundaries, we believe our contributions will support ESA in becoming a pivotal force for commercial space development in Europe.

Our CEO, Jakub Kapuš, was present at the board's first meeting in Paris, where he provided industry insights and shared Spacemanic’s vision for the future of space commercialization.

We are eager to work alongside other innovative companies such as AIKO, ConstellR, D-Orbit, EnduroSat, Exolaunch, GeoVille, Iceye, Infinite Orbits, Kayrros, Open Cosmos, Pangea Aerospace, Rocket Factory Augsburg, and The Exploration Company.

Shaping the Future of Space Commercialization in Europe

As part of the NewSpace Advisory Board, our focus, alongside other board members, is guided by two key pillars:

1. Understanding the NewSpace Ecosystem: This involves navigating the unique characteristics of the NewSpace landscape, which is defined by a delicate balance of institutional and commercial customers, intense international competition, and a need for both institutional support and private investment.
2. Supporting ESA’s Role: We believe that ESA is a critical enabler of NewSpace development in Europe. By fostering collaborations between the private and public sectors, ESA can help ensure the continued growth and sustainability of the European space industry.

The NewSpace Advisory Board aims to help ESA chart a course for the future by creating a policy that supports the commercialization of space technology while addressing the challenges of competition, funding, and customer diversity.