Today, during the 9th EUSPA Administrative Board, Member State Representatives extended the mandate of Mr. Kobera and Codosero Bolaños for another two years. Mr. Kobera is a Czech national with vast experience in space-related activities and, more concretely, satellite navigation. He has held several managerial positions in the public sector, namely, at the Czech Ministry…
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In late 2019, the European Commission presented the European Green Deal, a pact that sets out the path for the Union to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 while ensuring sustainable economic growth and a just and inclusive transition for citizens and businesses. While achieving these goals is an uphill battle, looking up into space can…
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Our commitment to serving the civil aviation industry remains steadfast, and we are thrilled to announce the recent adoption of international standards for Galileo and future Satellite Based Augmentation Systems by the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). This marks a major milestone in the aviation industry, as it enables us to fully…
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As we recognise World Meteorological Day today, the World Meteorological Organisation asks that we take a moment to consider the future of weather, climate and water across generations. According to data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), the future is expected to be even hotter and characterized by more extreme weather events. This prediction…
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Forests offer countless benefits – from purifying water to cleaning the air and capturing carbon to fight climate change. They also provide food, life-saving medicines and raw materials for building homes. And who hasn’t enjoyed going for a hike in the woods? To celebrate the many benefits of healthy forests, the United Nations has designated…
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From 6 to 10 March 2023, the EU conducted the Space Threat Response Architecture (STRA) 2023 exercise at the European External Action Service (EEAS) Headquarters in Brussels. The STRA exercise is a yearly exercise to test and enhance the EU´s response to threats to the systems and services deployed under the various components of the…
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Graduating from university is exciting. But it can also be nerve-racking, especially if you still haven’t figured out what you like or what to do next. Do you see yourself as an administrative officer with a more back-office role? Or, do you aspire to become a c-suite executive? Do you prefer financial auditing or public…
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The link between space technology and user needs is innovation – innovation that’s happening at companies across Europe. As the go-to-source for all things EU Space, EUSPA has played – and continues to play – a big role in supporting this innovation. “We have built a reputation for being the single point of information, expertise…
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“From a historical perspective this was one the greatest achievements of the EU,” says EUSPA Executive director Rodrigo da Costa. “Determining a position on the ground using only Galileo was essentially the first step towards shielding our autonomy and sovereignty in space.” he highlights. This first position fix of longitude, latitude and altitude using the…
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In a shifting geopolitical landscape, secure and uninterrupted communications are vital for the sovereignty and autonomy of the European Union. In cases of crises, natural disasters, or unavailability of ground-based operators, governmental actors need access to rapidly deployable and robust satellite communications capabilities. The EU GOVSATCOM, aims to provide initial services within 2024, will ensure…
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