CATALYST Signs ESA’s Statement for a Responsible Space Sector

March 25, 2025

As a longstanding leader in Earth Observation (EO) data processing and analytics, CATALYST proudly reinforced its commitment to sustainable space practices through the signing of the European Space Agency's Statement for a Responsible Space Sector at Space-Comm Expo in London, United Kingdom.

This significant milestone demonstrates CATALYST's commitment to a more socially and environmentally responsible management of space activities.

"As we expand our presence in the UK and European markets, signing this statement reflects our ongoing commitment to responsible space operations," said June McAlarey, President and CEO of PCI Geomatics.

"We recognize that the growing space economy brings both opportunities and responsibilities, and we are dedicated to being part of the solution."

Ralph Diment, CATALYST Senior Product Marketing Manager, signs the European Space Agency's Statement for a Responsible Space Sector at Space-Comm Expo in London, United Kingdom.

The signing ceremony at Space-Comm Expo brought together key players from across the space industry, including ESA’s Director General, Josef Aschbacher and Chief Climate and Sustainability Officer, Andrea Vena, highlighting the sector's collective determination to address pressing challenges.

CATALYST brings four decades of experience serving creators and users of earth observation data. The company's vision centers on making the world a better place by maximizing the value realized from geospatial imagery and enabling diverse audiences to harness its deep and robust EO science - from technical experts to decision-makers who simply want timely, actionable insights.

Earth Observation is fundamentally a collaborative undertaking. CATALYST's participation underscores our belief that industry-wide collaboration is essential for ensuring the long-term sustainability of space activities that deliver crucial Earth observation data.

This commitment aligns perfectly with CATALYST's mission to leverage EO data for critical applications that monitor environmental change, assess infrastructure risk, and support climate action.

This builds on CATALYST’s UK expansion at Harwell Science and Innovation Campus’ "space gateway" announced at Space Comm Expo Glasgow, in September 2024, and an Edinburgh location for 2025. This new commitment strengthens CATALYST's position as a responsible leader in the global space data ecosystem.