Category: EU News

The EU Space Programme grows and so does its agency!

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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Fasten your seatbelts as the 5th CASSINI Hackathon is about to take off!

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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EUSPA Multiannual Work Programme 2021-2027

EUSPA Multiannual Work Programme 2021-2027 Mante.STASIULYTE Fri, 01/27/2023 – 12:59 Id GSA-OED-SPR-PL-A10625 Author EUSPA Date uploaded Fri, 01/27/2023 – 12:00 Downloads gsa-oed-spr-pl-a10625_1.0_multi-annual_work_programme_2021-2027.pdf Categories Agency’s work Work Programmes Year 2023 EU Agency for the Space Programme – Linking space to user needsRead More

EU Space helps drive the green transformation

Climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing humanity today. Overcoming it requires a green transformation – one characterised by a drastic reduction in carbon emissions and a significant increase in sustainable best practices.  Driving this transformation is the European Green Deal, which strives to make Europe the world’s first climate-neutral continent by 2050.…
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Galileo High Accuracy Service goes live!

Galileo, European Union Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), begins the delivery of its High Accuracy Service (HAS) today as officially announced by Thierry Breton, European Commissioner for Internal Market, “feeding a prosperous market for innovative applications – from farming to drone navigation and autonomous driving.” Galileo is now the first Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)…
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Galileo OSNMA Public Observation Final Workshop: lessons learned ahead of service declaration

After several months of intensive testing and continuous improvement, the Galileo OSNMA Public Observation Test Phase is coming to an end. During this period, receiver manufacturers and application developers from different market segments were able to design their own OSNMA solutions and validate the service’s performance in various scenarios. The feedback provided by involved stakeholders…
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OBSERVER: How Copernicus helps local and regional authorities

OBSERVER: How Copernicus helps local and regional authorities nee@spacetec.p… Thu, 19/01/2023 – 11:33 How is the ever-growing use of Copernicus data and products supporting local and regional authorities in their decision-making processes? Data-powered decision making Be it urban planning, civil protection, water management or environmental monitoring, public authorities face a wide range of common challenges.…
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Registration is available! Space 4 Critical Infrastructures on 7 February 10.00-11.00 am: Digital Infrastructure and Health

The fifth thematic session of the “Space 4 Critical Infrastructures” series focuses on health. In recent years, with the advent of COVID-19 and the regulation in some European countries of telemedicine, the healthcare sector is rather exposed to multiple potential risks. Identifying and ensuring the resilience of the sector through a coordinated approach and protecting…
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EUSPA extends cooperation with CNES for delivery of the Galileo Search and Rescue Service

Launched on 15 December 2016, the Galileo Search and Rescue (SAR) service provides aid to people in distress or imminent danger. The Galileo SAR Service relays highly accurate, timely and reliable distress alert data to Cospas-Sarsat.  Under EUSPA management, the Galileo SAR Service has undergone continuous improvements developing breakthrough features such as the Galileo Return…
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Space Meetings Veneto 15-17 May 2023: registration is open!

From 15th to 17th May, 2023, Venice will host the first edition of Space Meetings Veneto, a new global business event dedicated to the space industry that brings together professionals from across various industries to discuss the latest developments in the world of satellite applications, innovative technologies, supply chains, and investment.   More information and registration here (link).…
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