THE EXECUTION PARTNER HELPING NEW-SPACE AND NON-SPACE COMPANIES ACHIEVE THEIR BUSINESS GOALS THROUGH SPACE-BASED SOLUTIONS

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OUR OFFERING

Private and public investment in space technologies has skyrocketed. McKinsey estimates that the global space economy will be worth $1.8 trillion by 2035, up from $630 billion in 2023.

We help you drive your company’s growth – boosting short‑term performance while building long‑term value.

NEW-SPACE COMPANIES

How to become the next ‘unicorn‘ in the space industry?

NON-SPACE COMPANIES

How to integrate space successfully into current business model?

WE INTEGRATE TWO DIMENSIONS – STRATEGIC DIRECTION AND OPERATIONAL EXECUTION.

(1) A STRATEGIC 360-DEGREE SSE GROWTH ANALYSIS.

Analysis provides the diagnostic foundation for the operative work, revealing where a company’s growth engine is strong, where it is constrained, and where targeted intervention creates the highest return. By assessing strategy, markets, capabilities, partnerships, commercialization readiness, and organizational alignment as an integrated system, the analysis identifies the precise levers that unlock scalable growth. This clarity enables us to design a prioritized growth roadmap that is actionable, investment‑aligned, and tailored to the client’s stage, sector, and ambition – ensuring that measurable impact is delivered from day one.

(2) CHIEF GROWTH OFFICER (CGO) AS YOUR OPERATIONAL LABOUR.

Our service is structured to address the unique requirements of organisations of every size, from startups to large enterprises.

Resourcing can be scaled from one day per week to full-time or project-based.

Clients may also choose to engage us exclusively for advisory support or coaching, depending on their strategic requirements.

Chief Growth Officer (CGO) enables holistic, collaborative and scalable growth.

Corporate strategy & leadership

New-space companies often have vision but lack commercial clarity. Non‑space entrants have commercial clarity but lack space vision. The CGO unites both and converts ambition into disciplined growth.

Leads the development of a space‑aligned vision and growth strategy by engaging the right technical, commercial, and operational leaders to shape a shared direction.

Builds a balanced portfolio of growth bets with cross‑functional teams accountable for both near‑term traction and long‑term breakthroughs.

Translates technical vision into commercial strategy through structured collaboration with engineering, product, and business development.

Aligns the executive team around timelines, budgets, and market expectations by driving clarity, informed decision‑making, and organizational commitment.

Market & competitive intelligence

Most companies – space or not – misjudge the market. The CGO ensures investment flows toward what truly creates value.

Maps real market demand across government, commercial, and dual‑use sectors by engaging domain experts and customer‑facing teams.

Builds competitive intelligence on NewSpace, primes, and geospatial players through coordinated analysis across strategy, product, and business development.

Identifies high‑value use cases for space data or services in partnership with technical and operational leaders.

Validates markets before investing in R&D by driving a disciplined, cross‑functional approach to opportunity assessment.

Finance & funding

New‑space companies struggle with capex. Non‑space entrants struggle with monetization. The CGO resolves both by steering investment toward scalable and revenue‑aligned opportunities.

Builds investment cases for space initiatives in partnership with finance, strategy, and technical leaders.

Aligns growth strategy with funding cycles – VC, corporate, grants, ESA/NASA – by coordinating across internal stakeholders and external funders.

Improves capital efficiency through phased commercialization developed jointly with product, engineering, and operations.

Creates revenue models for data, analytics, and services through structured collaboration with commercial and technical teams.

Legal, risk & governance

Regulation is the #1 growth blocker in space. The CGO turns it into a strategic enabler rather than a constraint.

Integrates regulatory strategy into growth planning by coordinating closely with legal, policy, and technical leaders.

Builds risk‑adjusted go‑to‑market plans through cross‑functional assessment of regulatory, commercial, and operational realities.

Ensures compliance is aligned with commercial timelines by driving organisation‑wide clarity and disciplined execution.

Creates governance frameworks for dual‑use, data, and partnerships in collaboration with security, product, and executive stakeholders.

Partnerships & supply

The CGO builds and orchestrates the partnerships and supply ecosystem required for scalable growth.

Builds strategic partnerships with primes, agencies, integrators, and data providers by orchestrating coordinated engagement across technical, commercial, and executive teams.

Negotiates access to space data, APIs, and platforms through cross‑functional alignment on requirements, value, and risk.

Creates joint value propositions with ecosystem partners in collaboration with product, engineering, and business development.

Strengthens supply resilience through diversification by working closely with operations, procurement, and strategic partners.

Go‑to‑market & commercialization

The CGO collaboratively designs and drives the commercialization engine for space‑enabled products and services.

Designs space‑specific GTM models in collaboration with product, engineering, and commercial teams to align capabilities with market demand.

Builds commercialization pathways for EO, analytics, AI, and mission services through coordinated work across technical, regulatory, and go‑to‑market functions.

Shortens sales cycles with government and enterprise buyers by orchestrating collaborative positioning, procurement insight, and stakeholder engagement.

Creates pricing models for data, insights, and subscriptions through cross‑functional alignment on value, cost, and customer behaviour.

Space ecosystem navigation

The CGO architects and orchestrates the company’s position within the broader space ecosystem to accelerate growth, resilience, and long‑term strategic advantage.

Builds multi‑layered ecosystem strategies across government, commercial, research, and international stakeholders to ensure the company is embedded in the networks that shape demand, regulation, and innovation.

Develops partnership pathways with launch providers, satellite operators, data platforms, integrators, and dual‑use technology partners through coordinated engagement across technical, commercial, and policy teams.

Strengthens access to government programs, funding mechanisms, and procurement channels by aligning internal capabilities with ecosystem priorities, regulatory frameworks, and mission needs.

Expands influence in standards bodies, industry alliances, and cross‑sector consortia by driving coordinated participation from engineering, product, and executive leadership.

Creates ecosystem‑aware growth models that anticipate shifts in supply chains, regulatory environments, and competitive landscapes through continuous cross‑functional intelligence gathering.

People & talent

Non-space companies lack commercial talent. Non‑space entrants lack space talent. The CGO builds the hybrid teams needed to win.

Defines growth‑critical roles – geospatial, AI, BD, regulatory – in partnership with technical and commercial leaders.

Builds cross‑functional teams that blend space and commercial talent by aligning hiring, capability building, and organisational design.

Upskills leadership on space economics and market dynamics through structured collaboration with product, engineering, and strategy.

Drives cross‑functional training and workshops on space‑enabled opportunities to break silos, build shared understanding, and accelerate organizational alignment.

Leads change management and organisational transition to ensure teams adopt new ways of working, new capabilities, and new commercial priorities.

Creates a culture that supports cross‑functional innovation and commercialization by driving shared incentives, shared language, and shared mission.

R&D, product & innovation

Space companies over‑engineer. Non‑space entrants under‑engineer for space. The CGO aligns innovation with value, not complexity.

Aligns R&D with market demand by coordinating product, engineering, and commercial insights into a unified roadmap.

Prioritizes features that unlock revenue fastest through cross‑functional evaluation of customer needs and technical feasibility.

Builds product roadmaps for space‑enabled solutions in partnership with engineering, product, and business development.

Ensures product teams understand customer problems – not just technology – by driving continuous engagement with users, partners, and market experts.

Sustainable value creation

Sustainability is becoming a competitive advantage in space. The CGO turns it into a growth engine that strengthens both market position and mission impact.

Integrates sustainability into growth strategy by aligning commercial, technical, and regulatory leaders around shared ESG priorities.

Builds ESG‑aligned value propositions using space data through coordinated work across product, engineering, and customer teams.

Positions the company as a leader in the sustainable space economy by shaping narratives and partnerships with industry, government, and ecosystem stakeholders.

Measures and communicates sustainable impact through cross‑functional frameworks that ensure credibility, transparency, and market relevance.

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OUR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES

Our operating model meets unique customer needs and provides competitive advantage to our customers.

Boutique service – We have deep expertize in space, agility and higher value-for-money ratio.

One-stop solution – We help you achieve your business goals from early‑stage planning to full cross-functional execution.

Growing a space business is complex – We know the people, companies, supplier & partner candidates, potential customers and the regulatory landscape that shapes the global space sector.

We bring with us also a worldwide network of leading technical and non-technical space professionals to solve even your toughest challenges and to unlock new opportunities.

Access to rare expertise – We can bring in niche specialists faster than competitors who rely only on internal talent. This shortens problem‑solving cycles and enables solutions others cannot deliver.

Scalability – Instead of keeping a large permanent staff, we scale expertise up or down depending on the challenge. This keeps our organization lean and capable of tackling complex work with global reach.

Speed of innovation – A broad network exposes us to emerging technologies, methods, and global best practices earlier than traditional organisations. That early visibility becomes a strategic advantage.

Creditability and trust – Clients perceive a network of leading experts as a guarantee of quality. This strengthens our positioning in high‑stakes, high‑complexity markets like space and defence.

Adaptive problem solving – Networks allow us to assemble “micro‑teams” tailored to each challenge. Competitors with rigid structures struggle to match that flexibility.

Customizable and scalable – We can support startups and large enterprises cost efficiently in reaching their ambitious business goals through space technology.

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OUR REFERENCES

Sustainable Space Economy (SSE) has worked with a wide range of companies and organisations.

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OUR FOUNDER

TIMO MUSTONEN

Timo is a TOP person to follow and TOP networker on LinkedIn.

He is connected with nearly 9,000 people across the global space ecosystem on LinkedIn.

Timo has 25+ years of international working experience from corporates (Nokia & Microsoft), space SMEs (Aurora Propulsion Technologies) and startup accelerators (AppCampus – Nokia & Microsoft).

He has worked with 25+ nationalities and hundreds of partner companies delivering results in innovation‑driven environments.

He brings a rare blend of strategic leadership, change management, business development, project management and experience about working with cross‑functional teams.

He has built his career around enabling innovation, accelerating growth, and helping both startups and global enterprises succeed through funding, ecosystem development, and strategic program leadership.

His work spans national innovation funding, corporate accelerators, and large-scale technology programs, giving him a broad understanding of how ideas become scalable, profitable businesses.

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“I had the pleasure to work with Timo 1.5 years and always appreciated the pro-active ever-ready attitude to offer help in any operational issues and fixing those at lightning speed. Timo is a very balanced person with varied experience and knows the right questions to ask for getting the problem identified quickly and then find solutions to that. I would highly recommend Timo for running any sort of business operations small and simple to big and complex.”

“Timo’s philosophy is just-do-it. He always surprised me with what he could accomplish in the shortest amount of time. He is full of energy and does not get bogged down with no as answer. He has been able to get the task done which were considered impossible. He is consistent in his approach and always delivers the results.”

“Timo is an excellent organizer that can keep track of a huge number of issues at the same time. Additionally, Timo can push forward issues that encounter large amounts of internal friction and does not leave issues open because of the resistance they may encounter. While doing this. Timo is still able to remain diplomatic and in good relations with his colleagues.”

“Timo is among the most exceptional coaches I have had the pleasure of working with.”

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OUR VALUES

LEADERSHIP

We inspire, guide and empower others toward a shared vision about sustainable space economy. Integrity, decisiveness, communication and adaptability are required to foster collaboration, innovation and meaningful progress.

ACCOUNTABILITY

We take responsibility for our actions, decisions and outcomes. It involves honesty, transparency and a commitment to ethical behaviour, ensuring trust and reliability in all endeavours.

INNOVATIVENESS

We promote ability to think creatively, challenge norms and develop new solutions, products, or ideas that improve efficiency, solve problems or bring meaningful change.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

We frequently receive questions about sustainable space economy.

(1) WHY THE SPACE ECONOMY MATTERS?

SPACE INDUSTRY IS BOOMING.

Private and public investment in space technologies has skyrocketed, driving a projected market value. McKinsey estimates that the global space economy will be worth $1.8 trillion by 2035, up from $630 billion in 2023.

Innovations like reusable rockets and micro-satellite networks are rapidly lowering costs and opening space to a diverse range of commercial players.

Technological innovation, private sector investment, global connectivity demands, government support & defence priorities and cross-industry applications are propelling the space economy’s rapid expansion.

Space is today a global endeavor. Technological advancements are driving cost reductions and enabling new capabilities, leading to a more accessible industry. Now, 90 nations, over 10,000 firms, and 5,000 investors contribute to its rapid growth. The global space economy, valued at $630 billion in 2023, is projected to reach $1.8 trillion by 2035. Space technology is increasingly integrated into various industries, creating value and fostering innovation. However, sustainability remains a critical challenge, as the space sector lags behind other industries.

SPACE INDUSTRY IS AN UNKNOWN OPPORTUNITY.

In 2023, Viasat conducted a global survey of 20,000 people across 11 countries, revealing widespread lack of awareness and concern about space.

97% viewed space as a threat, citing space junk and climate change as key worries. The findings highlight the urgent need to educate the public on space’s positive contributions.

Space economy is a massive business opportunity for the space and non-space companies in multiple sectors.

(2) DUAL USE – IS IT A THREAT OR AN OPPORTUNITY?

Dual-use space technologies can serve both civilian purposes, like communications and navigation, and military applications, such as surveillance or missile guidance.

This dual nature makes them powerful drivers of innovation but also raises concerns about security and governance.

Dual use is also the sweet spot because it aligns commercial incentives with national security needs and societal benefits.

It’s where innovation, economics, sustainability and geopolitics converge.

Government space programs spending reached already $135 billion in 2024.

Source: The 24th annual Government Space Programs report by the consulting firm Novaspace. Only countries with a budget of at least $10 million are included on the map. European country budgets reflect contributions to ESA, ESO, and Eumetsat.

(3) HOW DO YOU DEFINE SUSTAINABLE SPACE ECONOMY?

A well-integrated space industry creates long-term economic, technological and environmental value while fostering innovation for both Earth and beyond.

UPSTREAM

Building the tools and infrastructure to access and to operate in space.

DOWNSTREAM

Turning capabilities from upstream into services, data and experiences that benefit Earth and humanity.

SUSTAINABLE GROWTH

Sustainable growth is the ability to scale social, environmental, and economic benefits. All three matter. All three are connected.

All of these are important, but economic growth is the engine.

If that engine is weak, there is no scale, no stability, and no capacity to invest in social or environmental progress.

When done responsibly, economic growth isn’t the opposite of sustainability – it’s the prerequisite.

LEVERAGING THE NEW SPACE RACE FOR SUSTAINABILITY ON EARTH

Space can play a crucial role in achieving a climate-neutral economy, global energy targets, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement’s goals.

Source: The United Nations

LEVERAGING THE NEW SPACE RACE FOR SUSTAINABILITY IN SPACE

Sustainable practices – such as reducing space debris and avoiding hazardous chemicals – are essential to preserve long-term benefits.

Source: The European Space Agency

(4) HOW DOES SUSTAINABILITY BENEFIT BUSINESS?

CEOs were asked about the most important outcomes that their transformation initiatives are trying to achieve in the next 12 months.

CEOs prioritize enhancing customer and employee engagement and retention, while also optimizing operations, as the most important outcomes of the transformation.

Achieving sustainability targets was placed as the 6th business priority for CEOs but based on the numerous studies being sustainable is the key to unlock all key priorities.

Source: How can a strategic transformation mindset unlock long-term value? EY-Parthenon CEO Outlook Survey January 2025.

The key is to embed sustainability deeply within business processes, making it a fundamental part of how the organisation functions.

Source: IBM – Beyond checking the box – How to create value with embedded sustainability.

(5) THE KEY CHALLENGES WITH SUSTAINABLE GROWTH?

Sustainable growth is not the responsibility of a single department – it’s a company-wide transformation that demands successful change management across the organisation.

According to Oak Engage’s 2023 Change Report, 40% of employees mistrust their organisation’s ability to navigate change.

WTW’s 2023 survey reinforces this concern. Only 43% of employees say their organisation is good at managing change, down from nearly 60% in 2019. Even more striking, just 25% believe senior leaders excel at managing change.

When every function is engaged, sustainable growth becomes more than a goal – it becomes a strategic lever for resilience, innovation, and long-term profitability.

Sustainable Space Economy (SSE)

2022 – 2026