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Space technology creates investment opportunities

The first ESA Investment Forum took place last month at the European Space Research and Technology Centre in the Netherlands. This new event attracted more than 100 participants from all over Europe, including representatives from the finance and investment communities, the European Special Applications Fund and 20 start-up companies.

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