OECD Handbook on Measuring the Space Economy, 2nd Edition
Much has changed in the space economy over the past decade, with an ever-growing number
of countries and business enterprises involved in space activities. Despite progress
made in the quality and availability of data, the international comparability of space
economy statistics remains limited. A decade after its first publication, it is therefore
time to provide an up-to-date revision of the OECD Handbook on Measuring the Space
Economy to reflect the changing landscape of space activities, space technologies
and subsequent evolving user needs. This new edition aims to encourage and facilitate
data collection among both incumbents and new actors involved in space activities,
respond to the needs of the public agencies that still fund the bulk of space programmes,
and support industry and private decision-takers who will also benefit from improved
statistics on the space economy.
Published on July 12, 2022