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How To Apply

The Board of Directors of ESOA decides, in its discretion, upon applications for membership of the Association. A candidate wishing to become a Member of the Association should submit a written request to that effect to the Chairman of the Board of Directors. Applications for Supporting Membership must be accompanied by a letter from one Full member proposing the applicant's membership.

Applicants should fulfil the criteria below. Applications from companies or organisations not fulfilling the criteria for either full or supporting membership require unanimous approval of the Board.

Criteria for Full Membership

Any company may be admitted as Full Member if:

  • It owns and operates one or more communication satellites on the European market
  • It has its headquarters in and is serving the territory of the European Union or the European Free Trade Area, and
  • It adheres to the objectives and supports the activities of the Association

Criteria for Supporting Membership

Any legal person may be admitted as Supporting Member if:

  • It carries on satellite-related activities
  • It adheres to the objectives and supports the activities of the Association
  • It has its headquarters in and is serving the territory of the European Union or the European Free Trade Area

Annual Fees

The present annual fee for Full Membership of the Association is €20,000 for companies with an annual turnover exceeding €100m. For companies with an annual turnover less than this amount, the annual subscription fee is €15,000.

The annual fee for Supporting Membership of the Association is €5,000.