GOVSATCOM Hub
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What is the GOVSATCOM Hub?
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What does it do?
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What are its benefits?
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EUSPA’s role
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Facts and Figures
What is the GOVSATCOM Hub?
GOVSATCOM is a component of the EU Space Programme that plays a vital role for public authorities related in particular to crisis management, surveillance and key infrastructure management, including diplomatic communication networks. It acts as a shield against a wide spectrum of threats, enabling secure satellite communications even when ground-based networks are disrupted.
At the core of GOVSATCOM is the GOVSATCOM Hub. Managed by EUSPA, the Hub functions as a smart, 24/7 one-stop-shop connecting governmental users demand with satellite communication resources. Moreover, the GOVSATCOM Hub will be the entry point for the provision of the upcoming EU multi orbit constellation IRIS2 services to governmental users.
Sectors
Infrastructure, EU border and internal security, emergency management.
Purpose
A 24/7 platform for governmental authorities and its users to request satellite communication resources.
What does it do?
The GOVSATCOM Hub can pool both commercial and governmental satellite communication capabilities, which are then shared with EU Member States. This allows governments to request secure satellite communications services for critical missions, including:
Responding to natural disasters, pandemics, or other emergencies.
Ensuring secure monitoring and situational awareness.
Maintaining communications for transport, energy, and other key sectors.
What are its benefits?
Centralised timely access
Eliminates the need for governments to launch lengthy procurement processes and coordinate directly with multiple satellite service providers.
Easiness of use
The GOVSATCOM Hub makes the selection and comparison of satellite communication services easy for the non-experienced user. On top of this it provides help-desk support to address any potential question.
Reliability
Ensures that the most complete and updated catalogue of services in real time is always available for EU Member States.
Efficiency
Reduces procurement delays of months to a matter of a few clicks.
Security
Provides secure access to satellite communications services for governmental authorities and its users.
EUSPA’s role
EUSPA has been entrusted by the EC a crucial role for GOVSATCOM which includes among others:
- managing the GOVSATCOM hubs procurement, including the project management of the implementation of the hubs - two facilities working as one
- operating the GOVSATCOM hubs
- ensuring that the hubs consistently meet the needs of EU governments
- ensuring smooth operational coordination with GOVSATCOM Competent Authorities
- managing resources
- monitoring the security of the system
Facts and Figures
24/7 operation
The GOVSATCOM Hub is always online, ready to allocate satellite communication resources.
Coverage
Secure satellite services are available across all EU Member States, supporting cross-border missions as well as worldwide operations.