SRM publishes a slide report dedicated to the Space Economy, a complex and multifaceted sector that includes not only the production of satellites and space infrastructure, but also a range of services and applications based on the use of data from space, which are used in many economic sectors: precision agriculture, telemedicine, logistics, energy management, urban mobility and environmental monitoring. 

With the approval of Law No. 89/2025 "Provisions on the Space Economy", Italy has consolidated its regulatory framework, strengthening the sector's role as a driver of innovation, security and economic competitiveness. Within the European framework, Italy stands out as the third largest contributor to the ESA and the seventh country in the world in terms of space investment in relation to GDP, and the third in Europe in terms of absolute investment (just under €150 billion).

This study analyses in particular the role of Southern Italy in the Space Sector, which has a significant weight considering a turnover of €500 million per year and a total market value representing one third of the national market. An area that contributes with skills, training opportunities and an innovative and dynamic cosystem.