Space operating environment

Finland is an inspiring, safe and predictable environment for space actors.

Finland has a uniform and systematic space administration, which is responsible for developing the operating environment and operating conditions. The space administration is able to coordinate sector-related policies and decision-making on a cross-administrative basis.

The legislation and licence processes guiding space activities cover the areas of space activities relevant to Finland and create a predictable and encouraging environment for space business, support Finland’s image as a safe partner and ensure national security. The legislation and licence processes will be updated to meet the requirements of the developing operating environment.

Space research will produce the necessary knowledge and expertise to support space activities and to anticipate future trends. Research and education will produce knowledge and experts to ensure that space services can be used more extensively and generate more benefits.

Workforce in a wide range of different expertise areas will be available for space actors in the private and public sectors. All relevant parties are aware of the career opportunities offered by the space sector and they are seen as attractive.

The Finnish innovation environment will encourage and support the development of space services and applications utilising them. Public funding will help in the launching of new innovations and business in the space sector and attract private sector funding. Space activities will be prioritised as a strategic expertise area, and long-term domestic ownership in the sector will be supported by developing the venture capital market.

Public sector actors will engage in active cooperation, take into account the opportunities offered by the private and research sectors and utilise the synergy potential in the security and defence sector. Public and private sectors will engage in intensive cooperation, which will generate added value to all parties.