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https://doi.org/10.5194/hgss-2023-8
https://doi.org/10.5194/hgss-2023-8
30 Aug 2023
 | 30 Aug 2023
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Comparing the evolution of ESA versus NASA technology transfer approach: market and public demand drivers

Giorgio Petroni, Benedetta Pini, Serena Filippelli, and Alberto Petroni

Abstract. The growth of space activities has experienced rapid expansion in the last twenty years, largely driven by the transfer of technology. This process has had not only economic and social effects but also important political and military implications.

The primary entities responsible for sharing scientific and technological knowledge have been the prominent space agencies. This article seeks to compare the approaches developed by NASA and ESA throughout the years. The comparison reveals significant differences between the two agencies in terms of their goals and the methods they employ to achieve them. These disparities can even be traced back to the legislation that established each respective agency.

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ESA and NASA have distinct technology transfer approaches, including differences in organizational structure, funding mechanisms, intellectual property strategies, international collaborations, business incubation centers, and commercialization focus. However, both agencies share the common goals of maximizing the societal and economic impact of space technologies and fostering innovation through technology transfer.