The Consortium for Satellite Earth Observation (CONSEO), is an initiative aimed at contributing to policy discussions on satellite earth observation and expanding the industry through collaboration between academia, industry, and government . The consortium focuses on leveraging the diverse backgrounds of its members to enhance the field of satellite remote sensing.

Prerequisites:

• Identify and build collaborative relationship with relevant stakeholders

• Procurement pathway

• Partner support as needed

Cost:

• Ballpark: USD 5k–25k

• Includes: stakeholder mapping and outreach, workshops and governance setup, secretariat setup and tools

Timeframe:

• Overall: 6–18 mo

• Phase: mapping & outreach (2–4 mo), workshops & governance (3–6 mo), secretariat setup & initial activities (6–12 mo)

Pros:

• Increased Cooperation - Promotes collaboration among stakeholders

• Publicity - Increases awareness on space sector

• Driving Innovation - Fosters knowledge and technology sharing to boost innovation.

Considerations:

• Intensive - Multiple events and ongoing efforts may be required

• Intangible - Difficulty in measuring Impact