Geo-economics of space energy resources: A European perspective

The paper analyses the European space policy towards energy resources viewed from a geo-economics perspective. In context where pessimistic forecasts regarding existing Earth?s result in countries? shift outer space, Moon, asteroids, and other celestial bodies having large still insufficiently explored potential are becoming subject of strategic interest for many actors. To address this issue, author argues that program is its basis. Therefore, aim to map key geo-economic characteristics on example resources. analytical sense, research bounded by concept instruments countries dispose their search energy. methodological defined goal was achieved reviewing literature official data content analysis documents field policy. concludes one best examples materialization practice.