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ESA member states are investing heavily in ESA-programmes, whilst EU Member States have invested heavily in the Copernicus programme and the new Sentinel satellite systems. However, the wealth of business opportunities, the knowledge, technology and data the space sector represents is not fully exploited. The Maritime sector is vital to Europe, both with regard to employment and business value, however, the use of Earth Observation (EO) and other space technology could be stronger in this sector.