title: The Space Factor--fundamental and applied research benefiting Europe's citizens and economy.
abstract: Although "made in space" products are not expected to appear in the near-future, space is gaining interest as an area for industrial or applied R&D. ESA is supporting a growing number of projects involving non-space industries and other third parties. This article gives an overview of the potential of research in space to develop valuable applications on Earth.
mesh_terms: D001709:Biotechnology; D046508:Culture Techniques / Q000379:methods; D005060:Europe; D007221:Industry; D007390:International Agencies; D008422:Materials Testing; D010811:Natural Science Disciplines; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D012106:Research / Q000191:economics*; D012109:Research Support as Topic; D013026:Space Flight / Q000191:economics*; D014893:Weightlessness