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Slovenia and Space
Charlotte MATHIEU
Research Fellow, European Space Policy Institute (ESPI)
Thematic International Conference on
Bio-, Nano- and Space Technologies, Ljubljana
11 March 2008
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Agenda
• The European Space Policy Institute (ESPI)
• The EU4+ Study
• Slovenia
– Political and Economic Background
– Space in Slovenia
– Slovenia and ESA
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The European Space Policy
Institute (ESPI)
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Our Mission and Products
The mission of the European Space Policy Institute (ESPI) is to carry
out studies and research to provide decision-makers with an
independent view on mid- to long-term issues relevant to the use of
space.
To fulfil its objectives, the Institute supports a network of experts and
centres of excellence, the European Space Policy Research and
Academic Network (ESPRAN), working with ESPI in-house analysts.
ESPI Products
- Study reports
- Flash reports
- Position papers and memoranda
- Conferences
- Support to EISC, etc.
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The EU4+ Study
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Background
• New opportunities and challenges in Central and
Eastern Europe created by the European Union´s
enlargements
• Tremendous expertise and strong interest in
maintaining and further developing their space
activities
• The EU eastward expansion can be beneficial to the
European Space Programme?
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The Countries Investigated
Copyright ESA
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Aim of the Study
• Investigating space activities in Central and
Eastern Europe
• Identifying strengths and weaknesses of the
space sector in selected countries
• Analysing costs, benefits and challenges of a
further participation in the European Space
Programme from all stakeholders perspective
• Making recommendations on the way forward
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SLOVENIA
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Political and Economic
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In addition, it has benefited from:
 A rather stable political environment
since its independence
 A strategic location
It has developed a good infrastructure and a
well-educated workforce
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European Integration
• Because of its location, Slovenia has been an
East-West gateway since well before its
independence
• Since the independence, it has demonstrated a
strong willingness to get integrated into Europe
• Slovenia wants to play a leading role among the
“smaller” EU countries
• It has been quite successful in participating in
European projects and deriving benefits from its
EU membership
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Space in Slovenia
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Slovenia and Space
• Slovenia has no real tradition of space
• Limited activities
• Participation in space-related FP6 projects
– ERA-STAR (Space Technologies and Research for
the Regions and Medium-Sized Countries)
– SatNEx (Network of Excellence in Satellite
Communications)
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What Role for Slovenia?
• A role to play in European space
activities
 Technological niches
 Science
 Space-based Applications
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Scientific Institutes
Institute Josef Stefan
• Department of Physics
• Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
• Department for Communications Systems
Remote sensing
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The Institute of Anthropological and Spatial Studies of the
Slovenian Academy of Science and Arts
Geological Survey of Slovenia
Slovenian Forestry Institute
Faculty of Civil and Geodetic Engineering, University of Ljubljana
Statistical office of the Republic of Slovenia
Medicine
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The Hospital Valdoltra in Ankaran (bed-rest studies)
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Industry
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Dewesoft (data acquisition products)
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C3M (materials)
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CIFRA (telecommunications, GIS and GPS products)
DFG Consulting (GIS products)
GISDATA (GIS, remote sensing and GPS products
and distribution of satellite imagery)
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Rationale for developing space activities
• Further developing existing knowledge and skills
• Tool for political integration
• Developing the economy and the industry
Space in the panel of technologies worth investing in
• Space can contribute in a unique way to
Slovenian national objectives
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Approach
• Pragmatic and realistic approach of the
development of their space activities
• Slovenia has organised an inter-ministerial
group for Galileo (Ljubljana candidate for
the GSA seat)
• Focus on niche opportunities for SMEs
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Challenges to the development of space
activities
• Lack of dedicated
– Budget
– Institutions
– Critical mass
• Division between research and industry
• Slovenia has today not ratified major UN treaties
governing space activities and is not a member
of major space-related organisations
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ESA and Slovenia
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Relationship with ESA
• Limited participation in ESA projects
• Selected for participation in the SURE (The ISS:
a Unique Research Infrastructure) programme
• Signature of a Cooperation Agreement with ESA
in Spring 2008
• Focus on preparing the country for the next step:
the status of ECS
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The status of European Cooperating State
• Cooperation Framework Agreement
• Creation of a new status of “European
Cooperating State” (ECS) in March 2001
Cooperation
Agreement
Associate
Membership
Full
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Cooperating State
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The ECS Agreement
• 5-year agreement that enables the ECS to participate in
ESA programmes
• Financial contribution: 5 million euros over 5 years
Signature of PECS Agreement
Czech Republic
2003
Hungary
2003
Romania
2006
Poland
2007
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Conclusions
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Space in Slovenia
• Slovenia has limited experience in space but has
reasonable goals and a pragmatic approach in the
development of its space activities
• Slovenia wants to develop its space activities mainly for
economic reasons and is looking for niches for its SMEs
• A closer relation with ESA will be an impetus for the
development of Slovenian space activities
• Development of new cooperation opportunities as
activities develop
• Slovenia wants to get closer to ESA both for political and
economic reasons
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More information and
reports available
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