How satellites strengthen socially sustainable supply chain governance
Production Planning & Control · Published online 8 July 2026
Publications
Peer-reviewed research and selected scholarly contributions on the Space Economy, complex infrastructures, project value, ecosystems and ecologies, governance, and systems-oriented approaches to complex projects.
Journal articles
Peer-reviewed research articles, ordered from the most recent, with detailed research pages plus DOI, publisher and repository links where available.
2026
A Novel CO₂-Based Real-Options Methodology to Integrate Uncertainty and Flexibility in Infrastructure Appraisal: An Illustrative Application in Offshore Energy Infrastructure
IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management · Vol. 73 · pp. 3881–3895
Small Change or Big Bang? The Shift from Legacy to New Space Project Planning
Acta Astronautica · Vol. 249, Part A · pp. 482–490
A CO₂-based real options model for assessing the impact of external events on nuclear power plants
Nuclear Engineering and Design · Vol. 448 · Article 114692
Framing the dynamics of risk landscape amidst space economy trends
Acta Astronautica · Vol. 238, Part A · pp. 332–340
Planning Complex Projects for Value Creation: A Discussion Guide for Decision Makers
IEEE Engineering Management Review · Vol. 54, No. 4 · August 2026
2025
Drivers and Barriers in Shaping Resilience Projects: An Investigation in the Space Economy
IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management · Vol. 72 · pp. 2783–2797
Projects benefit realisation through sustainable innovation: drivers and challenges
Management Decision · 2025
Toward the LEO economy: A value assessment of commercial space stations for space and non-space users
Acta Astronautica · Vol. 228 · pp. 453–473
2024
Evolving governance in the space sector: From Legacy Space to New Space models
Acta Astronautica · Vol. 225 · pp. 515–523
Creating and claiming social value by joining the governance of science-driven capital projects: an investigation in the New Space Economy
IEEE Engineering Management Review · Vol. 53, No. 4 · pp. 55–78 · final issue August 2025
The impact of the new space economy on sustainability: an overview
Acta Astronautica · Vol. 222 · pp. 162–173
End-Users Engagement for Enacting Value of Complex Projects: An Ecological Perspective
Journal of Management in Engineering · Vol. 40, No. 3 · Article 05024003
2023
What is value in the New Space Economy? The end-users’ perspective on satellite data and solutions
Acta Astronautica · Vol. 210 · pp. 554–563
Yes, construction cost, time and scope are important, but there is more: a new action plan for infrastructure success
Management Decision · Vol. 61, No. 13 · pp. 413–424
Books, chapters & reports
Scholarly chapters and institutional publications that extend the research into space-economy, infrastructure, sustainability, governance and energy contexts.
2026
Impacts of Satellite-based Applications on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
The Oxford Handbook of the New Space Economy · Oxford University Press · pp. 604–626
Towards a Net-Zero Infrastructure: A CO₂-Based Taxonomy for Power Plants
Advances in Sustainable Energy Systems, Storage, and Conservation · Springer Nature · pp. 521–526
Towards a Net-Zero Infrastructure: Proposal for an Enhanced LCA Model for Power Plants
Advances in Sustainable Energy Systems, Storage, and Conservation · Springer Nature · pp. 533–538
2025
Developing a Roadmap for the Commercial Deployment of Nuclear Hydrogen Production
IAEA Nuclear Energy Series No. NR-G-4.1 · Alessandro Paravano: contributor to drafting and review · Vienna, 2025 · 180 pp.
2024
Value mechanisms of satellite infrastructure in the “new space” economy
The Economics of Space Sustainability: Delivering Economic Evidence to Guide Government Action · OECD Publishing · pp. 93–107
2023
Evolution of Space Programs Governance
Research Handbook on the Governance of Projects · Edward Elgar Publishing · pp. 411–428
Conference papers & presentations
International scientific conference outputs, ordered from the most recent. Where available, links lead to proceedings, institutional records, conference materials, or a subsequent peer-reviewed publication.
2026
Beyond the Hype: LEO Manufacturing Value for Non-Space Customers
International Astronautical Congress (IAC) · Antalya, Türkiye · 5–9 October 2026
Designing Program Governance for Future Space Exploration: Lessons from Artemis
International Astronautical Congress (IAC) · Antalya, Türkiye · 5–9 October 2026
Beyond the Buzz: Mapping ISAM’s Economic Domains and Business Logics
International Astronautical Congress (IAC) · Antalya, Türkiye · 5–9 October 2026
Closing the Last Mile of Earth Observation: How Municipal Governments Actually Adopt Satellite Solutions
International Astronautical Congress (IAC) · Antalya, Türkiye · 5–9 October 2026
Modelling complex project value beyond delivery: a systems architecting methodology
XXXI AIDI “Francesco Turco” Summer School · Lecco, Italy · 8–11 September 2026
When temporary organisations lead the dance: entrainment in megaprojects and institutional governance
European Academy of Management Conference (EURAM) · Kristiansand, Norway · 16–19 June 2026
From Label to Theoretical Lens: A Meta-Theory of Project Ecosystems
International Research Network on Organizing by Projects (IRNOP) · Delft, Netherlands · 2–5 June 2026
Modelling the value of space project ecologies through systems architecting
IEEE International Systems Conference (SysCon) · Halifax, Canada · 6–9 April 2026 · pp. 1–8
2025
Cross-Fertilization in Commercial Space Station Ecosystems: A Catalyst for Innovation and Growth
International Astronautical Congress (IAC) · Sydney, Australia · 29 September–3 October 2025
Rethinking financial viability and profitability of new space business models and projects: the measurement of intangible value
International Astronautical Congress (IAC) · Sydney, Australia · 29 September–3 October 2025
Challenges and Incentives in Developing Sustainable Commercial Space Projects: The Strategic Role of PPPs
International Astronautical Congress (IAC) · Sydney, Australia · 29 September–3 October 2025
Traditional Space Project Planning No Longer Works: A New Value-Based Theoretical Perspective
International Astronautical Congress (IAC) · Sydney, Australia · 29 September–3 October 2025 · pp. 419–428
Investigating the influence of risk landscape dynamics on program governance: the Artemis case
International Astronautical Congress (IAC) · Sydney, Australia · 29 September–3 October 2025 · pp. 288–301
A comprehensive assessment of space R&D activities and their pervasiveness in other domains
International Astronautical Congress (IAC) · Sydney, Australia · 29 September–3 October 2025 · pp. 119–133
Why space companies should understand more about platform models
International Astronautical Congress (IAC) · Sydney, Australia · 29 September–3 October 2025 · pp. 1–9
Unveiling the influence of emerging project ecology on megaproject ecosystems: a network analysis of the commercial space station case
European Academy of Management Conference (EURAM) · Florence, Italy · 23–25 June 2025
2024
Towards a net-zero infrastructure: proposal for an enhanced LCA model for power plants
9th International Conference on Renewable Energy and Conservation (ICREC) · Rome, Italy · 22–24 November 2024
Towards a net-zero infrastructure: a CO₂-based taxonomy for power plants
9th International Conference on Renewable Energy and Conservation (ICREC) · Rome, Italy · 22–24 November 2024
How are Space Economy trends reshaping the risk landscape of the space industry? A taxonomy and framework
International Astronautical Congress (IAC) · Milan, Italy · 14–18 October 2024 · pp. 418–427
Assessing the revenue streams of commercial space stations: a value network approach
International Astronautical Congress (IAC) · Milan, Italy · 14–18 October 2024 · pp. 113–129
The influence of project governance on institutions: the COTS project developed by NASA and SpaceX
European Group for Organizational Studies (EGOS) Conference · Milan, Italy · 4–6 July 2024
Projects as interventions: Barriers and Drivers to Benefits Realisation
European Academy of Management Conference (EURAM) · Bath, United Kingdom · 25–28 June 2024
2023
Developing new Commercial Space Stations: How do potential users perceive their value?
International Astronautical Congress (IAC) · Baku, Azerbaijan · 2–6 October 2023
Strengthening the role of the space sector as a major driver of sustainable development: an investigation of the ESA Business Application programme
International Astronautical Congress (IAC) · Baku, Azerbaijan · 2–6 October 2023
Eliciting the value of innovation intermediaries in the Copernicus programme ecology: an empirical investigation
International Astronautical Congress (IAC) · Baku, Azerbaijan · 2–6 October 2023
Unfolding space program governance models driving the transition towards the New Space
International Astronautical Congress (IAC) · Baku, Azerbaijan · 2–6 October 2023 · pp. 381–392
How are Space Economy trends reshaping the risk landscape of the space industry? A taxonomy and framework
International Astronautical Congress (IAC) · Baku, Azerbaijan · 2–6 October 2023
How does programme governance promote the common good? The Artemis Space Programme case
British Academy of Management Conference (BAM) · Brighton, United Kingdom · 5–6 September 2023
Tackling Climate Change through commercial satellite-based projects: a taxonomy of the ESA Business Applications Program
IAF Global Space Conference on Climate Change (GLOC) · Oslo, Norway · 23–25 May 2023 · pp. 659–673
2022
What is value in the New Space Economy? Unveiling its value dimensions
International Astronautical Congress (IAC) · Paris, France · 18–22 September 2022
Assessing the Value of the Next Generation Space Projects: State-of-the-art and new perspectives
International Astronautical Congress (IAC) · Paris, France · 18–22 September 2022 · pp. 197–209
Commercial space: Challenges and opportunities for Project Management
IAF Project/Programme Management Committee Young Professionals Workshop · Paris, France · 17 September 2022
Addressing the Space Sector Skills Gap
Space Generation Congress (SGC): Working Group 4 · Paris, France · 13–16 September 2022
Emerging trends on satellite-based applications in health: a synoptic view
International Astronautical Congress (IAC) · Paris, France · 18–22 September 2022 · pp. 1–10
Hey, look up! The benefits of satellite technologies to monitor and manage megaprojects
AIDI “Francesco Turco” Summer School · Sanremo, Italy · 7–9 September 2022
The interplay between the intermediary organization and the intermediation process: a value creation perspective
British Academy of Management Conference (BAM) · Manchester, United Kingdom · 31 August–2 September 2022
Stakeholder engagement in project ecologies: practices and rationales
European Academy of Management Conference (EURAM) · Winterthur, Switzerland · 15–17 June 2022
Emerging trends on satellite-based applications for health: a synoptic view on adoption drivers and benefits
ESA Living Planet Symposium · Bonn, Germany · 23–27 May 2022
Stakeholder engagement as a tool to foster capacity building in the New Space Economy
ESA Living Planet Symposium · Bonn, Germany · 23–27 May 2022
2021
Emerging trends on satellite-based applications in healthcare: a synoptic view
AmeriGEO Conference · Online · 23–27 August 2021
Editorials
Editorial and field-building contributions are listed separately from research articles.
Special Issue: Expanding Research Opportunities for Project Management Researchers from Industry 5.0’s Pillars
Project Management Journal · Vol. 57, No. 2 · pp. 143–154