Category: Events

Power up with Copernicus

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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Finding resiliency in the face of disaster

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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Galileo: putting the smart into smartphones

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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EUSPA is looking for Guarding Services for the Galileo Security Monitoring Center in France

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 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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