Today, we invite you to explore the latest issue of WE - World Energy, Eni’s quarterly magazine dedicated to the world of energy, innovation and geopolitics. Through in-depth analysis, interviews and scientific insights, WE provides a clear and authoritative perspective on the changes currently redefining global balances. In this new edition, our focus shifts beyond the Earth's atmosphere.

Space is closer than ever
"Reaching for the sky" begins with a simple premise: space technologies - which enable global connectivity, telecommunications and Earth monitoring, are no longer confined to a distant future. Today, space is already a strategic infrastructure underpinning innovation, security and competitiveness.

The new geography of the space race
From the Artemis programme to the growing economic importance of the Moon, issue 68 of WE charts the shifting dynamics of this global competition. It explores the emergence of a rapidly evolving sector that raises unprecedented questions regarding international regulations and governance. The United States and China are leading the charge, but these new balances also involve Europe, Russia and India, extending as far as Africa, where space technologies are increasingly becoming a strategic enabler of economic and infrastructural development.

Technologies, regulations and new scenarios
Against this backdrop, space is no longer a purely scientific or technological issue; it has become a crucial lens through which to understand today’s geopolitical, industrial and energy landscapes.

Through diverse perspectives and expert contributions, "Reaching for the sky" guides the reader through the wide-ranging implications of this transformation, explaining why what happens beyond the atmosphere has an increasingly direct impact on strategic balances here on Earth.