Special Eurobarometer 403:Europeans' attitudes to space activities

Space technologies and space-based services are an important part of the daily lives of European citizens in a wide range of areas, including transport, agriculture, weather forecasting and security, to name just a few. They have also an important role in the implementation of a range of European Union policies, from environmental management, through transport and navigation, to co-ordinating responses to natural disasters.
This survey aimed to gain insight into Europeans' awareness and expectations of space-based activities and services. The survey has also a prospective dimension since it asked respondents to think 20 years ahead when considering several issues and a range of space activities, and the impact they may have on society.
The main objectives of this survey are to:
- Explore the opinions of Europeans about the role space-based services and technologies will have in improving their daily lives in 20 years’ time;
- Assess the perceptions of Europeans of how space-based services and technologies can assist in addressing societal challenges;
- Appraise how concerned Europeans are about space threats;
- Consider Europeans’ expectations about the future of space exploration.

The results by volumes are distributed as follows:

• Volume A: Countries
• Volume AA: Groups of countries
• Volume A' (AP): Trends
• Volume AA' (AAP): Trends of groups of countries
• Volume B: EU/socio-demographics
• Volume B' (BP) : Trends of EU/ socio-demographics
• Volume C: Country/socio-demographics

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