Abstract
The objective of this study was to provide a picture how space-based services are used in the Finnish Government in fulfilling the goals set in the Government programme, in government activities, and advancing other societal goals.
The main findings of the study are that downstream space activities and space-based services are well integrated and utilized in a variety of sectors in the Finnish Government and private sectors, and the applications are used to advance a variety of societal goals, although the contribution of space activities are not always well recognized by the end users and beneficiaries. Mainstream space-based services include satellite navigation and time signal, satellite-based earth observation and satellite communication, which all are utilized in multiple government sectors, including public safety, transport, environmental protection, agriculture, as well as in private sector, including telecom and energy sectors, transport, and logistics and as platforms for a variety of services.
Altogether, space capabilities are critical to the normal functioning of Finnish society. The study consortium recommends a set of actions for raising public awareness of the role of space activities and securing the resources and knowledge to fully utilize and secure future functioning of space-based services and solutions.
The main findings of the study are that downstream space activities and space-based services are well integrated and utilized in a variety of sectors in the Finnish Government and private sectors, and the applications are used to advance a variety of societal goals, although the contribution of space activities are not always well recognized by the end users and beneficiaries. Mainstream space-based services include satellite navigation and time signal, satellite-based earth observation and satellite communication, which all are utilized in multiple government sectors, including public safety, transport, environmental protection, agriculture, as well as in private sector, including telecom and energy sectors, transport, and logistics and as platforms for a variety of services.
Altogether, space capabilities are critical to the normal functioning of Finnish society. The study consortium recommends a set of actions for raising public awareness of the role of space activities and securing the resources and knowledge to fully utilize and secure future functioning of space-based services and solutions.
| Translated title of the contribution | Socio-economic impact of space activities in Finland (AVARTAVA) |
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| Original language | Finnish |
| Number of pages | 135 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 978-952-383-080-6 |
| Publication status | Published - 25 Mar 2022 |
| MoE publication type | D4 Published development or research report or study |
Publication series
| Series | Valtioneuvoston selvitys- ja tutkimustoiminnan julkaisusarja |
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| Number | 2022/28 |
| ISSN | 2342-6799 |
Keywords
- kaukokartoitus
- paikkatiedot
- tietoliikenne
- satelliitit
- avaruus
- tutkimus
- tutkimustoiminta
- hallitusohjelmat