Space strategy sets ambitious targets for Finnish space activities
In 2025 Finland is the world's most attractive and agile space business environment that benefits all companies operating here.
The Government adopted a resolution on the national space strategy on 30 December 2024. The space sector and its geopolitical operating environment have changed significantly in recent years. There are around 200 companies operating in the sector in Finland and their turnover has tripled in 2018–2022.
The key areas for space technology applications are in the security and defence sector, telecommunications and climate change. Many functions important for society rely on space services and would deteriorate or function poorly without very accurate location, time or measurement data provided by satellites.
In order for space services to be produced and utilised in Finland, skills, research data and a favourable operating environment are necessary. Cooperation between the private and public sectors plays a key role in this. Due to limited resources, Finland must identify the capabilities in which it wants to be self-sufficient. These will be supported by services acquired through international cooperation.
As a rule, the measures defined in the strategy will be implemented within the framework of the current duties and operating expenses of the administrative branches and other bodies. The administrative branches participating in the implementation of the strategy will decide on the allocation or application for required resources and funding.
The implementation of the space strategy will be monitored by the Finnish Space Committee.