Estonian Space Policy in Global Space

Community: New Space Nation is Emerging Estonia

Finland

Russia

Alar Kolk & Madis Võõras

IAC 2009, Daejeon

Estonia

Finland

Russia

Estonian Success Indicators:

World Index of Economic Freedom Rankings 2008: 12. Finland (16)

Global Capital Hospitality: (7)

World Competitiveness Scoreboard 2008: 23. France (24), UK (21)

Internet usage by individuals: 68%

Internet usage by enterprises of 10+ employees: 98%

Schools having broadband connection: 100%

Mobile Phone Subscriptions per 100 Inhabitants 2007: 149

e-elections, e-government, e-tax board, e-police: e-school

NATO member, EU Member

Estonian Space

HISTORY & PATHEstonia has long-standing

experience in astronomy and space science. Estonian

history of space science dates back to 19th century (first

measurement of stellar parallax, Vega; the best

refractor telescope of this time was built in Estonia in

1824).

The corner of the Estonian cosmological research is the

Tartu Observatory which was founded in 1812.

This famous 9 inch refractor was the largest and the most modern refractor in the world in 1820s. F. G. W. Struve was the author of most

famous works that have been done using Fraunhofer's refractor.

Estonian Space

HISTORY & PATH

Estonia actively participated in the Soviet space program but Estonia’s contribution was in no way confined to producing squeeze-tube food for the astronauts…

Estonian Space

HISTORY & PATHEstonian scientists have

designed sophisticated research equipment.

The Tartu Observatory is the largest astronomical

observatory in Estonia.

1812

2010

Estonian Space

HISTORY & PATHEstonian scientists have

designed sophisticated research equipment.

The Tartu Observatory is the largest astronomical

observatory in Estonia and acknowledged space research

competence centre.

1802

2010

Structure of galaxies

Estonian Space

TODAY & NEEDS

Sat-parking

Public Needs & Service Innovation.

Development of New Industry Sector.

Quality Research in Academia.

Emerging Platforms like GMES & Galileo.

Rising Public Awareness (e.g. Google, Mobile location).

Enabling Technologies (GPS + ICT).

Estonian Space Policy Green Paper

2007/2008

Estonian Space Policy Rationale

1.RBV & Theory of

Capabilities

2.Open Innovation & Ecosystem

3.Collaborative Know-How &

AlliancePortfolios

1.RBV & Theory of

Capabilities

2.Open Innovation & Ecosystem

3.Collaborative Know-How &

AlliancePortfolios

Science

Government: Services &

applications

Industry

Estonian Space

VISION & FUTURE

Visioon 20151:

«Space technology & applications improve the functionality of Estonian society and develop

tomorrow’s economy.

Estonia is a member of ESA by 2015. In the unique partnership Estonia will focus on activities

enhancing our society needs and foster high technology

development ».

Radio Telescope produced by Vertex Estonia (50% General Dynamics).

Estonian Space Industry

ESA PARTNERSHIP

Estonia is the first of the countries that have recently joined the EU and signed a

Cooperation Agreement with ESA (2007).

Estonia will become a European Cooperating State.

(2009, Nov).

The purpose of the first Agreement was to establish a

legal framework for initial cooperation, change

information and people in the areas of:

Space research; Earth observation;

Telecommunication; Microgravity research;

Technology development; Ground station & systems.

Estonian Space

POLICY OBJECTIVES

3. Deliver world-class science by developing the local space activities and exploiting international expertise.

1. Develop the potential for economic wealth growth from space related activities by facilitating competitive business environment.

2. Deliver public services in partnership with institutions from the Government, private sector and academia to exploit the technologies and activities of space.

Estonian Space

RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT

Estonia has a good quality of basic and applied research in the following fields that are relevant for space applications:

Remote sensing; Atmospheric research

Astrophysics; Oceanography;

Radiometry; Optical (including laser)

instrumentation; Information technology.

Regio Ltd. geo-information systems

and positioning based services are

available for 200 mil customers in LBS

market.

Estonian Space

FOCUS R&D

1TOWARDS AN ESTONIAN SPACE POLICY & STRATEGY* Hyperspectral FLS LiDAR System, LDI Ltd.

The key areas of research and development in the Estonian space system1:

•Earth Observation

•Satellite Communication, Navigation & Positioning

•Space Science & Exploration

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BUSINESS Science

1TOWARDS AN ESTONIAN SPACE POLICY & STRATEGY

Further R&D activities directed to be concentrated

into five domains of Estonian public sector1:

• Agriculture & Forestry;

• Safety & Security;

• Transport;

• Tourism & Recreation;

• Health & Environment.

Estonian forests and sea monitoring system.

Estonian Space

BUSINESS Science

1TOWARDS AN ESTONIAN SPACE POLICY & STRATEGY

Further R&D activities directed to be concentrated

into five domains of Estonian public sector1:

• Agriculture & Forestry;

• Safety & Security;

• Transport;

• Tourism & Recreation;

• Health & Environment.

Estonian Space

Policy & Strategy Dynamics

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TIMETIME

ESA 2015PECS 2011PRE-PECS ESA 2015PECS 2011PRE-PECS

PublicPolicy & Services RTD &

Education

Networks & Cooperation

Industry & Commerce

1

2

34

Awarness & CapabilityBuilding RTD, Finance & Incubation

Downstream

UpstreamUpstream

International CooperationInternational Cooperation

Space Awarness and LearningSpace Awarness and Learning

Applied Research & EducationApplied Research & Education

Earth Observation

Satellite Communication, Navigation and

Positioning

Estonian Space Program Estonian Space Program

Estonian Space BoardEstonian Space BoardSpace Office Enterprise Estonia

Space Office Enterprise Estonia

Research Institutions: Tartu Observatory

Space TAK University of Tartu

Tallinn University of Technology, etc.

Research Institutions: Tartu Observatory

Space TAK University of Tartu

Tallinn University of Technology, etc.

Space Science &

Exploration

Estonian Space

System & Governance

Awarness & Technology

Demonstration

Application Feasibility

Applied Research &

Development of Applications

Innovation & Business

Model Development

GMES & Galileo Application and Business Model Demonstration Financed under

Enterprise Estonia Innovation Awarness Program

Basic ScienceEuropean Space Agency (ESA) Project Portfolio Financed under PECS Charter 2010 – 2014: Methodology Development

Phase; Application & Services Development Phase

Private & Enterprise Estonia, Development Fund Project Portfolio Financed under

Internationalisation Programs

Financed by Key Agencies under Enterprise Estonia R&D Program

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Program & Institutions

Estonian Space Policy

NEXT STEPS CONCLUSIONS

Identification of Public Applications & Requirements;

ESA-PECS program operationalisation (G-I-A);

Sustainable research infrastructure;

Exploitation & integration of GMES & Galileo resources;

Rising public awareness by activation of third sector;

Public policy agreement.

The MSS 6000. Estonian Border Guard Aviation Group is a fully

integrated system including remote sensing systems & high-speed

satellite data link and direction finder.

Estonian Space Policy White Paper

(2010 – 2020)

SPACE DOWNSTREAM SERVICES 2010 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

BOOSTING THE COMPETITIVENESSOF BUSINESS & SCIENCE:SATELLITE SERVICES IN MODERN SOCIETY

6-7 May 2010 Tallinn, Estonia6-7 May 2010 Tallinn, Estonia