Category: EU News

Security Accreditation Board and EASA establish strategic collaboration to elevate oversight of EGNOS system and operations

The EU Space Programme Security Accreditation Board (SAB) plays a critical role in ensuring the security of the components of the EU Space Programme, both in space and on the ground. As the responsibilities of the SAB expand with the increasing components of the EU Space Programme, it remains dedicated to independently assessing the security…
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Space Surveillance and Tracking: a global challenge

Space is becoming increasingly congested. More than one million space debris objects larger than 1 cm are travelling uncontrolled in Earth’s orbit, putting at risk our space infrastructure and space-based applications critical for our daily lives, such as navigation, communication and Earth observation. It is likely that this risk will increase, as 20,000 new satellites…
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Galileo Emergency Warning Satellite Service is underway

Whether caused by nature or human activity, the on-going disasters in our continent highlight the necessity for innovative tools and solutions for resilient risk management and response. The objective is to safeguard lives and protect properties. With end-users always at the centre of its action, the EU Space Programme continues to evolve, offering services that…
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The new EUSPA EO and GNSS Market Report is out, time to know more!

The report analyses evolving GNSS and EO markets, detailing how global trends and drivers shape the adoption of space-enabled applications. Utilizing the latest data and advanced forecasting models, the report estimates market evolution, including revenues for EO and GNSS, shipments, and the GNSS installed base, up to 2033. In an era where innovative solutions are…
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Unlocking the future with secure SATCOM

The EU needs autonomous, secure, resilient and high-speed, space-based connectivity to satisfy the requirements of its institutions, bodies, agencies and Member States.  Answering that need is secure SATCOM. That was one of the key takeaways from a recent EUSPA webinar on secure SATCOM in the Union. Entitled ‘Secure SATCOM in the EU – A Comprehensive…
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Challenge accepted

Think you have what it takes to solve some of today’s most pressing issues using EU Space? If your answer is an unequivocal ‘challenge accepted’, then the CASSINI Challenges are open for your prototypes and/or products.  The CASSINI Challenges aim to support the development of innovative commercial solutions – such as mobile apps or hardware-based…
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Belgium takes over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union for the next 6 months

The theme of the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union is ‘Protect, Strengthen, Prepare’.  “The vision of the Belgian Presidency is intended to be holistic, focusing on protecting people and the achievements of the EU, strengthening its economy, structures and capabilities, and proactively preparing for future challenges,” says Prime Minister of Belgium…
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The 12 Days of EU Space

It’s hard to believe that another year has come and gone. But as they say, time flies when you’re having fun – and busy getting things done. And 2023 was another fun yet busy year for EUSPA and the EU Space Programme. So, in the spirit of the season, let’s recap the year that was…
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The GIMS Project – Paving the way for more detailed monitoring through EU Space synergies

The GIMS Project started in November 2017 and utilised satellite navigation systems to create a low-cost monitoring service that can detect landslide motion. It was the first EUSPA project to combine GNSS, Earth Observation radar data (SAR) and Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) technologies, paving the way for more effective and widespread land monitoring. The project…
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A very BIG week for EU Space

  EU Space Week 2023 welcomed over 3,000 visitors and presenters who joined either in person or virtually from home to discuss everything from using space technology to become the first climate-neutral continent to leveraging satellite services to shield Europe’s security and autonomy.    Needless to say, it was a very busy week, with far…
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