International cooperation

Finland is a reliable and sought after actor playing an active role in the space sector.

Finland will play an active, constructive and responsible role in selected European and international cooperation projects. Bilateral and multilateral cooperation will be intensified, especially with Nordic countries, the United States and other partners and allies. Finland has set strategic goals for influencing decisions and possesses the resources for cooperation. Finnish space actors are able to anticipate changes in the international operating environment.

European and international cooperation will provide Finland with the space services required to supplement domestic self-sufficiency. International cooperation will generate added value and support the implementation of the national space strategy.

Finnish actors will play an important role in international research projects. Finnish actors will build an extensive network of partners. Research cooperation will strengthen Finland’s image as a reliable space actor possessing cutting-edge expertise. In addition to training Finnish experts, the efforts to attract international talent to Finland and to encourage them to stay in Finland will be promoted.

The joint export promotion efforts by the public sector, research community and business actors will boost the business opportunities of Finnish actors in existing markets and open up markets in new areas.

Finland will identify the special features resulting from its northern location and the opportunities that this creates for earth station operations. These opportunities will be utilised in the construction of the required national infrastructure, international cooperation and business activities.