Business in Space Growth Network (BSGN)
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The Business in Space Growth Network (BSGN) is a commercialisation initiative launched by the Directorate for Human and Robotic Exploration of the European Space Agency in 2019.[1][2][3][4] It aims support the commercialisation of space-based infrastructure such as the Columbus (ISS module) and to prepare for the development of post-ISS infrastructure and utilisation scenarios such as Space Rider.[5]
The overarching objective of the BSGN is to engage new stakeholders, develop new user communities, lower access barriers and to support the emergence of a sustainable LEO and Lunar Economy.[2]
The BSGN can be compared to the Center for the Advancement for Science in Space (CASIS) from NASA which facilitates commercial access to the ISS National Lab and the Japan Manned Space Systems Corporation (JAMSS) from JAXA which facilitates commercial access to the Kibō (ISS module).[6]
History[edit]
In 2008, ESA commissioned the Columbus (ISS module) which allows it to operate facilities and conduct a multitude of experiments and commercial projects in the space environment.[7][8]
In 2016, ESA published a permanently open Call for Proposals to promote engagement opportunities in space exploration to the private sector.[9] This call was updated again in 2021[10]. In this framework, ESA currently has established four commercial space-based services in partnerships with industry:[11]
- The ICE Cubes Service, based on the ICE Cubes Facility (ICF), located in Columbus aboard the ISS, managed by ESA's Commercial Partner Space Applications Services.[12][13][14]
- The Bioreactor Express Service, based on the KUBIK facility, located in Columbus aboard the ISS, managed by ESA 's Commercial Partner Kayser Italia.[15][16]
- The Bartolomeo platform, based outside the Columbus aboard the ISS, managed by ESA's Commercial Partner Airbus Defence & Space.[17][18][19]
- The Commercial Lunar Mission Support Services (CLMSS), providing the first communication and navigation service around the Moon, managed by ESA's Commercial Partners Surrey Satellite Technology and Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station.[20][21]
In 2016 and 2018, the Space for Inspiration Conference took place at the London Science Museum and in Bilbao.[22][23] The next conference is anticipated for 2021.
In 2018, ESA launched a time-boxed Call for Commercially-Driven Research (CDRS) as a pathfinder initiative to support projects with a feasibility study and demo project.[24]
From 1999 until 2020, ESA has been running the Microgravity Applications Programme (MAP) which enabled private industry and academia to jointly work on applied science projects.[25][26] The MAP was discontinued in 2020.
Scope[edit]
The mission of the BSGN is to "support the emergence of the new economic market in LEO and Lunar Orbit by intensifying collaboration with markets, facilitating the engagement of new actors and stimulating demand in an effort to develop new products and services based on commercially-viable business models".[27]
The BSGN aims to facilitate commercial use of ESA's space assets across all exploration destinations:
- Humans in Low Earth orbit (LEO),
- Humans Beyond LEO (also referred to as "BLEO", referring in most cases to Lunar orbit),
- the Moon, and
- Mars.
The geographical scope of the initiative is concentrating on Europe and in particular ESA Member States[28].
Activities[edit]
Three main drivers and utilisation scenarios for the space environment are identified as:
- Improving processes and products,
- Developing / manufacturing new products, and
- Developing new space-based services that allow for the improvement and development of new products and services.
The BSGN provides:[2]
- access to space-based infrastructure which can be licensed/rented for commercial utilisation,
- support with the development of new space-based infrastructure,
- co-funding opportunities for market- and project development,
- expertise across a variety of scientific disciplines, and
- networking opportunities.
Market Stimulation Programmes (MSPs)[edit]
In 2020, the BSGN has started the development of Market Stimulation Programmes across European industries.[5] The aim of these programmes is to identify user needs and create awareness in vertical markets by engaging leading actors from the respective industries.
Each programme focuses on a dedicated industry and is characterised by a portfolio of projects that is financed through a programme fund which investors and sponsors conctribute to.
The first MSP was contracted in June 2021. It is developed by ESA's Managing Partner MEDES, alongside France Biotech and CNES, focusing on Biomanufacturing for the pharmaceutical industry.[2][29]
Feasibility Studies and Demonstrations Projects (CASE)[edit]
To support project teams, the BSGN has partnered with ESA Business Applications and Space Solutions to offer Feasibility Studies and Demonstration Projects.[30]
Projects[edit]
More than 50 projects have been carried out aboard the ISS with the engagement of private industry.[31]
In December 2020, two projects launched to the ISS with SpaceX CRS-21 making use of the ICE Cubes and Bioreactor Express Service.[32]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Business in Space Growth Network Whitepaper" (PDF). ESA Spaceflight Benefits Website. Retrieved 2021-08-11. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "ESA Commercialisation as Driver for Industrial Innovation" (PDF). BSGN ESA. Retrieved 2021-08-11. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Inviting Your Views and Engagement - Business in Space Growth Network". Satellite Applications Catapult. 2019-03-27. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
- ↑ "Business in Space Growth Network (BSGN): the European "one-stop-shop" for human spaceflight and robotic exploration commercialisation information". Trust-ITServices. 2021-03-11. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "BSGN Info Day". ESA Cosmos. Retrieved 2021-08-11. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Japan Manned Space Systems Corporation". 2022-01-26. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "First Experiments in Space for COVID-19 Drug Research With Kirara". www.businesswire.com. 2020-12-01. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
- ↑ Kooser, Amanda. "First COVID-19 drug research experiment in space set to launch to ISS on SpaceX mission". CNET. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
- ↑ "Engaging the private sector in space exploration - Room: The Space Journal". Room The Space Journal of Asgardia. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
- ↑ "Updated Call for Commercial Partnerships". BSGN. 2021-11-16. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
- ↑ "Commercial Opportunities for Space Exploration". www.esa.int. Retrieved 2021-08-11.
- ↑ "Ice Cubes is Europe's cool idea for commercializing its part of ISS". SpaceNews. 2017-10-26. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
- ↑ "ICE Cubes space research service open for business". www.esa.int. Retrieved 2021-08-11.
- ↑ "Fulfil a Lifelong Dream: Get Your Experiment aboard the ISS | AZO – Space of Innovation". space-of-innovation.com. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
- ↑ "Bioreactor Express – Kayser Italia" (in italiano). Retrieved 2022-01-26.
- ↑ "Fly your experiment to the Space Station with Bioreactor Express Service". www.esa.int. Retrieved 2021-08-11.
- ↑ "Bartolomeo | Airbus". www.airbus.com. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
- ↑ Africa, Space in (2018-12-13). "Accessing Space with the ISS Bartolomeo Platform". Space in Africa. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
- ↑ "All-in-one service for the Space Station". www.esa.int. Retrieved 2021-08-11.
- ↑ "Goonhilly goes deep space". www.esa.int. Retrieved 2021-08-11.
- ↑ "Lunar Ride and Phone Home Service". www.esa.int. Retrieved 2021-08-11.
- ↑ "Space for Inspiration". European Space Agency. Retrieved 2021-08-11. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Space for Inspiration 2018". European Space Agency. Retrieved 2021-08-11. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Call for Ideas" (PDF). You Benefit Spaceflight. Retrieved 2021-08-11. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Microgravity: A Tool for Industrial Research" (PDF). Retrieved 2021-08-11. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Research Announcements". www.esa.int. Retrieved 2021-08-11.
- ↑ "The Business in Space Growth Network". BSGN. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
- ↑ "ESA E3P Industry Days". Retrieved 2021-08-11. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "MEDES Webinar Series Biomanufacturing". Retrieved 2021-08-11. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "ESA Business Applications' Direct Negotiation (Call for proposals)". ESA Business Applications. Retrieved 2021-08-11. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "ESA Erasmus Experiment Archive". ESA Erasmus Experiment Archive. Retrieved 2021-08-11. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "COVID-19 drug research and bio-mining launching to Space Station". www.esa.int. Retrieved 2021-08-11.
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