The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Space Forum published a report "The Economics of Space Sustainability". It explores the growing risks posed by space debris and the urgent need for coordinated policy action to protect space infrastructure. It presents economic evidence and modelling to help governments understand the societal value of satellites and the costs of inaction, including potential chain-reaction collisions in crowded orbits.

Prerequisites:

• Identify the SSA, STM and Space Weather products and services to be evaluated

• Determine the evaluation framework and methodology

• Identify and engage with industry experts and other stakeholders to gather insights and validate market assumptions

• Procurement pathway

• Partner support as needed

Cost:

• Ballpark: USD 50k–250k

• Includes: literature review and baseline study, stakeholder consultations, expert advisory, report drafting and validation

Timeframe:

• Overall: 6–12 mo

• Phase: scoping (1–2 mo), consultation (2–4 mo), drafting (2–4 mo), validation (1–2 mo)

Pros:

• Targeted Investment - Fosters investments where clear market potential and profitability are demonstrated, from governments and private companies.

Considerations:

• Varying Potential - Market potential is highly dependent on the assumptions made by organisations

• Complexity - Calculating the overall market requires complex frameworks and logic.