“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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Pesticides and fertilisers can be important tools in modern farming. When used correctly, fertilisers provide essential nutrients for crop growth, while pesticides can help protect those crops from harmful pests and diseases. The problem is that agriculture has become too dependent on both. Instead of being applied when and where they’re needed, it’s become standard…
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The OSNMA is a new, breakthrough feature of Europe’s positioning system that meets a clear user need: improve the trustworthiness of GNSS signals. This service provides an authentication mechanism to allow Open Service users to verify that the navigation data received come from Galileo and have not been modified in any way. To acquaint interested…
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The current geopolitical situation has pushed energy prices to record levels. But today’s energy crisis is not only an emergency but also an opportunity to build a resilient, sustainable energy system that supports both the EU’s climate goals and its energy independence. Delivering secure, sustainable, and affordable energy for citizens and businesses is a cornerstone…
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Wildfires continue to rage across Chile this week. At last count, there were 323 active fires, including at least 90 that officials consider to be out of control. Not only have they burnt an estimated 889,000 acres of forests, they’ve destroyed 1,500 homes and have left thousands homeless. At the time of writing, the wildfires…
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Accurate positioning is what puts the smart into smartphones. Without it, your rideshare drives right past you, your food delivery ends up next door and your date is left thinking they’ve been stood up. In other words, without accurate positioning, your smartphone can leave you looking rather dumb. The good news is that pretty much…
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The European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) has a key role in the Galileo Programme, the EU Global Navigation Satellite System, ensuring the service provision, implementing, supporting the security of the EU Space Programme, and promoting and developing the markets for EU companies. The GSMC, Galileo Security Monitoring Centre, as part of EUSPA,…
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The European Union is investing more and more in its space infrastructure to ensure the operability of the EU Space Programme and that EU citizens make the most of the services offered. 2022 had a lot in store for #EUSpace; the addition of two Galileo satellites in orbit; the launch of the EGNOS GEO-4 payload;…
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The global security environment is becoming more contested, complex, and interconnected. As armed conflicts and civil wars re-emerge in the EU’s neighbourhood, new and unconventional security threats have emerged or grown stronger, in an increasingly interconnected world. In the face of increased global instability, the EU needs to take more responsibility for its security and…
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