2.2.1. General Methodology
This report employs a diverse methodology to efficiently gather and analyse pertinent data
and insights from various stakeholder groups in the Space sector. Key actions and their
objectives include:
● Inventory: Conducted an extensive inventory of existing data sources and sharing
initiatives to comprehend the current space data landscape, combining it with source
material from Data Space support organisations (DSSC, Gaia-X, IDSA, etc.), as well
as from other sectors Data Spaces (Smart Cities, Mobility, Tourism, Skills, etc.)
● Surveys: Distributed questionnaires to data ecosystems and stakeholders, collecting
information on data gaps, overlaps, existing sharing initiatives, and expectations or
requirements related to the Space Data Space.
● Interviews: Conducted interviews with selected stakeholders, initiatives, and other
Coordination and Support Actions (CSA) relevant to the Space Data Space to gain
deeper insights into data-sharing challenges and perspectives.
● Working group meetings: Focused on organisational aspects, use cases and
technical building blocks of the Space Data Space.
● Expert opinions: Incorporated inputs from project partners, external experts,
advisory boards, and external reviewers to enrich the analysis with a broad range of
knowledge and experience in data-sharing initiatives and Data Spaces.
This Blueprint is based on 5 main elements presented in the following paragraphs:
- A Space Data Space preliminary study conducted in Q4 2022 and Q1 2023
- An extensive desk study (2022/2023/2024)
- A kickoff workshop in Madrid in November 2023
