Category: EU News

OBSERVER: How Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich improves the Copernicus Marine Service Ocean Data Catalogue

OBSERVER: How Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich improves the Copernicus Marine Service Ocean Data Catalogue motta@spacetec… Thu, 23/06/2022 – 09:17 The Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich. Credit: ESA Following Jason-3, the Copernicus Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich is now the new reference altimetry mission satellite to provide the most precise sea level data in the world. This unique feature has allowed…
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The EUSPA Space Academy: Lift off to a successful space business!

Tired of the nine-to-five grind? Spacing out at your desk while thinking of launching your own start-up?  It’s time to stop dreaming, buckle up and get ready for lift off towards exciting opportunities in space! The Space Academy, a new initiative by the EU Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA), is your ticket to creating…
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Think you know EU Space?

You read our news, follow us on Twitter and Instagram, watch our YouTube videos, download our publications, and subscribe to our weekly Watch This Space Newsletter. Maybe you’ve even attended an event or two.  But does that make you ‘space smart’? To find out, it’s time to put your EU Space knowledge to the test…
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OBSERVER: Name the New EU Space Constellation

OBSERVER: Name the New EU Space Constellation nee@spacetec.p… Thu, 16/06/2022 – 12:03 Space technology plays a crucial role in our daily lives and in the green and digital transition. For instance, Earth Observation systems, such as Copernicus, not only help mitigate the effects of climate change, but also promote the development of AI image analysis.…
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Follow-up: Putting the EC proposal into action on 24 May 2022

Putting the EC proposal into action   During the previous introductory sessions of Space 4 Critical Infrastructure, the focus was on the scope of the proposed EU Directive on the resilience of critical entities as well as the rationale behind it. This time around, the session covered the question on how to put the proposed directive…
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New Fundamental Elements call kicks off with dedicated workshop

The EU Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) is set to launch a new Fundamental Elements call. To kick things off, they are hosting a dedicated online workshop on 30 June. The workshop is an opportunity to not only learn about the new call, but also hear from successful projects funded during the last call.…
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Follow-up: NEREUS Regional Symposium at the ESA-ESEC location in Transinne/Wallonia and the Space Business Networking Evening at the Embassy of Poland in Brussels on the 2nd of June 2022!

NEREUS organised jointly with the European Space Agency, and Wallonia region for its members a 1-day Regional Symposium at the ESA-ESEC location in Transinne/Wallonia on the 2nd of June 2022. Building around regional best practices and success stories, the event aimed at providing regions with an opportunity to learn from each other while sharing knowledge…
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EU Space to keep Europe’s railways on track

When it comes to making European rail safer, cleaner and more efficient, the EU Space Programme is nothing short of a gamechanger. As a case in point, look no further than the European Railway Traffic Management System (ERTMS).  ERTMS aims to make rail transport safer and more competitive by replacing Europe’s different national train control…
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Save the date: Space 4 Critical Infrastructures on 23 June: Public Administration

After the first three introductory sessions on the EU directive on the resilience of critical entities, the “Space 4 Critical Infrastructures” series turns towards its first of five thematic sessions. Large-scale risks such as accidents, natural disasters, and antagonistic threats, may disrupt the provision of essential services and undermine confidence in critical entities, as well…
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OBSERVER: A History of Copernicus

OBSERVER: A History of Copernicus nee@spacetec.p… Thu, 09/06/2022 – 11:44 As Europe’s set of eyes watching down on Earth, the Copernicus component of the EU Space Programme is the world’s most ambitious and successful Earth Observation capability. It provides vast amounts of data enabling countless services aiming to better protect our planet and its environment,…
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