January 1st not only marks the start of a New Year, it’s also the start of the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union. “Sweden is taking over the Presidency at a time when the European Union is facing unprecedented challenges,” says Prime Minister of Sweden Ulf Kristersson. “A greener, more secure and…
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OBSERVER: Copernicus in 2022—the year in review nee@spacetec.p… Thu, 05/01/2023 – 11:04 Another successful year has been wrapped! We have witnessed extraordinary milestones this year and, as we enter into the new year, we want to remind ourselves of our accomplishments. As Europe’s Eyes on Earth, Copernicus has been crucial for observing the record-breaking…
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The European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) together with the European Commission have published new documents: 1. Galileo Open Service Navigation Message Authentication (OSNMA) Signal-in-Space (SIS) Interface Control Document (ICD) This document contains, together with the Galileo Open Service Signal-In-Space Interface Control Document (OS SIS ICD), all information on the OSNMA SIS and…
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OBSERVER: 2022: a year of extremes frederic.collo… Thu, 22/12/2022 – 12:12 The year 2022 saw record droughts, temperatures, wildfires, floods and an all-time low in Antarctic sea ice, many of them characterised by one word: extremes. Precipitation, or the absence thereof, has played a key role in several extreme weather or climate-related events, with historical…
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With new satellites in orbit, payload launches, system upgrades, and more opportunities for EO and GNSS users, “EUSPA can proudly look back at key achievements in 2022 in all its domains of activities: satellite-based service provision, security, and uptake of space data and services” declared EUSPA Executive Director, Rodrigo da Costa. Join us as we…
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From inspecting powerlines and construction sites to delivering packages and even blood samples and vaccines, drones are already being used for a wide-range of applications. With major technology and transportation companies now testing various Innovative Air Mobility (IAM) use cases, we could see drones transporting cargo from Point A to Point B more often and…
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NEREUS and Eurisy organize the series “Space 4 Critical Infrastructures” focused on eleven sectors identified in the proposed EU Directive on the resilience of critical entities. Climate change results in increasingly frequent water scarcity and drought. The protection of water resources is one of the cornerstones of Europe’s environmental policy. The European space data stream…
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OBSERVER: Copernicus for Health – Combating diseases through satellite data frederic.collo… Mon, 12/12/2022 – 17:57 The potential use of Earth Observation (EO) data for healthcare has long been recognised by several actors. Analysing geospatial characteristics such as air and water quality, temperature and disease vectors can significantly enhance our understanding of both dynamic ecosystem processes…
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OBSERVER: The Copernicus Contributing Missions – Creating opportunities for the European EO market frederic.collo… Mon, 12/12/2022 – 17:44 Copernicus is a perfect example of true European collaboration. The European Union created the largest, most ambitious and most successful Earth Observation programme in the world, which provides benefits not only to Europe but to everyone on…
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On the 8th February, 10.00-11.00 (Brussels time), NEREUS organises a webinar on sustainable tourism. This 2nd session focuses on the needs, challenges and tools of regional administrations/agencies responsible for tourism promotion. It will provide a forum to debate on how to facilitate interaction, networking, and the development of space applications among public and private users…
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