Resource Centre

Research, reports, policy papers, and thought leadership from SEA on Hong Kong's space economy.

Industry Reports

SEA Report
Hong Kong Space Economy
2025
Industry ReportMarch 2025

Hong Kong Space Economy Report 2025

Comprehensive annual assessment of Hong Kong's growing participation in the global space economy — covering the commercial satellite sector, Earth observation, launch services, and the enabling finance and legal ecosystem. Features interviews with 25+ industry leaders and a forward-looking policy agenda.

Policy Papers & Submissions

Policy Paper
Policy PaperJanuary 2025

Recommendations for a Hong Kong Space Economy Development Strategy

SEA's formal submission to the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau outlining a 5-point policy framework to position Hong Kong as Asia's leading space economy hub — covering licensing reform, talent development, investment incentives, and international cooperation.

Policy Paper
Policy PaperAugust 2024

Space Licensing Reform: A Roadmap for Hong Kong

Analysis of Hong Kong's current regulatory gap for commercial space activities, with comparative review of Singapore, Luxembourg, and UAE frameworks, and recommendations for a fit-for-purpose licensing regime that attracts NewSpace operators to Hong Kong.

SEA Newsletter

Our quarterly newsletter keeps members and the broader community informed on space economy developments, association news, and upcoming events.

Q1 2025
SpaceBiz Bulletin

SpaceBiz Dialogues recap, YMP Cohort 4 applications open, HKSTP MOU signed, upcoming CPD calendar.

Q4 2024
SpaceBiz Bulletin

Annual Dinner 2024 highlights, policy submission update, World Space Forum delegation, new corporate members.

Q3 2024
SpaceBiz Bulletin

Boot Camp 2024 wrap-up, Japan JAXA tour report, Earth observation investment landscape, member spotlight.

Research Briefs

Research BriefFeb 2025
Direct-to-Device Satellite Services: Implications for Hong Kong Telecoms

8-page brief examining the regulatory and commercial implications of satellite direct-to-device services for Hong Kong's telecommunications market.

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Research BriefNov 2024
Belt and Road Space Cooperation: Opportunities for Hong Kong Intermediaries

Explores how Hong Kong's unique position as a financial centre and gateway to China creates opportunities for space economy intermediary roles within the BRI framework.

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Research BriefSep 2024
CubeSat Commercialisation: Lessons from Mission 1

A practitioner-authored retrospective on commercialising the educational CubeSat programme, with lessons for Hong Kong's NewSpace ecosystem.

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Research BriefApr 2024
Space ESG: Can Environmental, Social, and Governance Principles Apply to Space?

Proposes a preliminary ESG framework for space companies listing in Hong Kong, drawing on international standards and space sustainability principles.

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