Use of EU space services needs an extra boost

The European Union has not done enough to harness the full potential of its space programmes, according to a special report published today by the European Court of Auditors (ECA). While the satellite-based programmes Galileo and Copernicus in particular provide valuable services and data, more efforts are needed to capitalise on the significant investment made Read more about Use of EU space services needs an extra boost[…]

HAPTIC R&D CONSULTING takes the opportunity to send an engineering business consultant for ESA astronaut selection

THE EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY: SPACE FOR EVERYONE Established in 1975, ESA now has 22 Member States and cooperates with many others. These countries are home to more than 500 million European citizens. If you’re one of them, then we’re working for you. Our mission is the peaceful exploration and use of space for the benefit Read more about HAPTIC R&D CONSULTING takes the opportunity to send an engineering business consultant for ESA astronaut selection[…]

FOCUS ON THE FUTURE OF SPACE TRANSPORTATION: ESA’S CALL FOR IDEAS

ESA is calling for ideas that will shape the future of space transportation services – to space, in space and returning from space. “The changing world we live in requires a space agency to anticipate. Now is the time for ESA to reach out to our citizens in the Member States and listen to their Read more about FOCUS ON THE FUTURE OF SPACE TRANSPORTATION: ESA’S CALL FOR IDEAS[…]

€16 billion Space Programme to boost EU space leadership beyond 2020

For the next long-term EU budget 2021-2027, the Commission is proposing to devote €16 billion to help maintain and further enhance the EU’s leadership in space. Space technology, data and services have become indispensable in the daily lives of Europeans and for Europe to pursue its strategic interests. Thanks to major investments, the EU has a Read more about €16 billion Space Programme to boost EU space leadership beyond 2020[…]

AIR QUALITY-MONITORING SATELLITE IN ORBIT

The first Copernicus mission dedicated to monitoring our atmosphere, Sentinel‑5P, has been launched from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in northern Russia. The 820 kg satellite was carried into orbit on a Rockot launcher at 09:27 GMT (11:27 CEST) on 13 October 2017. The first stage separated 2 min 16 sec after liftoff, followed by the fairing Read more about AIR QUALITY-MONITORING SATELLITE IN ORBIT[…]

New satellite constellation to provide high-speed, low-latency, ultra-secure, global network for mobility market expanding coverage & moving to 5G

LeoSat BV, which is launching a constellation of up to 108 low-earth-orbit data communications satellites, has signed a Joint Statement with the European Space Agency (ESA) and 15 satellite industry leaders to collaborate on “Satellite for 5G”. ESA and the European space industry are joining forces to develop and demonstrate the added value that satellite Read more about New satellite constellation to provide high-speed, low-latency, ultra-secure, global network for mobility market expanding coverage & moving to 5G[…]

CALL FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE IN SPACE

With more than 750 000 pieces of dangerous debris now orbiting Earth, the urgent need for coordinated international action to ensure the long-term sustainability of spaceflight is a major finding from Europe’s largest-ever conference on space debris. “We require a coordinated global solution to what is, after all, a global problem that affects critical satellites Read more about CALL FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE IN SPACE[…]

Galileo goes live!

On 15 December 2016, Europe’s satellite navigation system Galileo will start offering its initial services to public authorities, businesses and citizens. Commission Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič, responsible for the Energy Union, said: “Geo-localisation is at the heart of the ongoing digital revolution with new services that transform our daily lives. Galileo will increase geo-location precision ten-fold Read more about Galileo goes live![…]