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[…]

The value chain of the EU’s space activities

Since the early 2000s, the Commission has had a space strategy and space policy, designed together with the European Space Agency. A common framework for funding and managing space activities followed in 2007. The EU’s three flagship space programmes – Copernicus, EGNOS and Galileo – guarantee the EU access to critical navigation and earth observation Read more about The value chain of the EU’s space activities[…]

€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[…]

The GSA Unveils the 1st GNSS User Technology Report

The European GNSS Agency (GSA) unveils its first GNSS User Technology Report – designed to help users understand today’s receiver technology and the trends transforming the GNSS landscape. Written with contributions from leading GNSS receiver and chipset manufacturers, the GSA GNSS User Technology Report is as a valuable tool to support planning and decision-making in Read more about The GSA Unveils the 1st GNSS User Technology Report[…]

The European Space Strategy – a new space policy will foster new services and promote Europe’s leadership in space

EU space programmes already deliver services that benefit millions of people. The European space industry is strong and competitive, creating jobs and business opportunities for entrepreneurs. The proposal for a new space policy will foster new services and promote Europe’s leadership in space. Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič said: “The European Union is a key player in space Read more about The European Space Strategy – a new space policy will foster new services and promote Europe’s leadership in space[…]