# Centre for Space Futures


## The first C4IR to focus on space

The Centre for Space Futures (CSF) is a global centre dedicated to advancing the global space economy through policy developments, technological innovation, and strategic partnerships. It is founded in 2024 through a collaboration between the World Economic Forum (WEF) and the Saudi Space Agency (SSA) as its host. Being part of the WEF’s Centres for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) network, CSF is committed to the shared mission of driving technological innovation for sustainable, inclusive progress through its focus on emerging space technologies.


## CSF is committed to

Driving and Sustaining the Space Economy. Accelerating Space Technology.Fostering Cross-Sector Efforts in Space.


**$1.8 trillion** Projected Value of the Global Space Economy by 2035

**70+** National Space Agencies


## Vision

A global hub for a thriving, sustainable and inclusive space economy


## Mission

To raise awareness about safeguarding and growing the space economy by empowering innovation and collaboration. This involves integrating best practices, developing advanced frameworks, fostering strategic alliances, and promoting sustainable practices to maximize the benefits of space for all stakeholders.


## Our Objectives


### Drive Action Globally

to safeguard the space economy, promote its sustainable growth, and unify humanity


### Act as a Global Platform

to facilitate and drive public-private discussions on collaboration


### Recommend best practices

to the global space community


### Generate Forward-Looking Contributions

to space science and accelerate space technologies


### Connect stakeholders from different sectors

to cooperate and expand the space economy


## Recent insights

[Explore](https://www.spacefutures-sa.com/insights)


### Reports

Future of Space Law: Operationalizing Space GovernanceRiyadh, 30 Mar 2026Centre for Space Futures

[View](https://www.spacefutures-sa.com/docs/The_Future_of_Space_LawOperationalizing_Space_Governance.pdf)


### Reports

Clear Orbit, Secure Future: A Call to Action on Space DebrisRiyadh, 26 Jan 2026Centre for Space Futures

[View](https://reports.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Clear_Orbit_Secure_Future_2026.pdf)


### WHITE PAPERThe Future of Space Law: Insights from the ATS, UNCLOS, and ITU Frameworks

December 17, 2025


### WHITE PAPERThe Future of Space Law: The Evolving Dynamics of Air and Space Regulation

September 10, 2025


### Press ReleaseCentre for Space Futures Holds Workshop with Participation of 40 Global Experts

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 05 Dec 2025


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