World Beacon Day or #406 day is a day to honour the search and rescue teams that are helping save thousands of lives every year. 406 Day marks the 6 April as a reference to the 406 MHz frequency of the beacons used by the SAR teams in their missions. These beacons are integrated into…
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Have trouble telling your north from your south? You’re not alone. It turns out, the sun seems to get things mixed up too. That’s because every 11 or so years, the sun’s magnetic field flips, causing its north and south poles to switch places. This process is called the solar cycle, and we’re currently in…
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Innovative Air Mobility (IAM) is an air-based transport system that integrates new aircraft designs and technologies, including drones, Urban Air Mobility (UAM) concepts and eVTOLs, into today’s airspace operations. In doing so, it will revolutionise how we move people and goods while also making transport more efficient and effective. According to EASA, IAM is defined…
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We are delighted to welcome you to the 2024 General Assembly which will take place on Tuesday 11 June! Read the follow-up of the previous GA here. You may register here (link). Priority will be given to NEREUS members. You may download here the final agenda (link). 2024, Events, News Events – NEREUS…
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The world is becoming increasingly urban. Driven by climate change, inequalities and conflict, urbanisation is a phenomenon seen around the globe. However, it is particularly prominent in Europe and North Africa, where 70% and 78% of the respective populations live in cities. The problem is that the bulk of this urban development, especially in emerging…
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Forests are a resource that keep on giving. Not only do they provide shade on a hot sunny day, forests are also home to a wide range of flora and fauna. Furthermore, trees are a crucial raw material for a range of everyday products, including the packages made by the pulp and paper industry. And…
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The EU Global Action on Space is set to host a two-day event in Kralendijk, Bonaire, focusing on opportunities for collaboration between the EU Space Programme and the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) Region. Scheduled for April 4 and 5, 2024, this event aims to introduce the potential advantages of the EU Space Programme, particularly…
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EGNOS, Europe’s regional satellite-based augmentation system (SBAS), is adding a new service to its repertoire: The EGNOS Safety of Life Assisted Service for Maritime Users (ESMAS). “Although GNSS is the primary means of obtaining positioning, navigation and timing information while at sea, these signals must be augmented using ground-based signals like DGNSS,” explains EUSPA Executive…
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Following successful sessions gathering over 600 registered users, the EU Space Academy Learning Platform is back – and it’s better than ever. The free online training programme will continue to provide entrepreneurs, start-ups and SMEs with the tools and skills they need to build ground-breaking new apps and disruptive business solutions using the power of…
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Following up on the insightful discussions held during the 7th session on March 4th from 10:00 to 11:30, the session moderated by Ms Roya Ayazi, NEREUS Secretary General, featured presentations showcasing various initiatives and user cases illustrating how satellite technologies contribute to supporting humanitarian aid efforts. The focal point of the discussion revolved around…
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