Emergency Management and Humanitarian Aid

The market segment of Emergency Management and Humanitarian Aid (EMAid) is composed of two major sub-segments: i) Emergency management, dealing with the organization, planning and application of measures preparing for, responding to and recovering from disasters and ii) Humanitarian Aid, consisting on delivering life-saving assistance to those in need. The domain of EMAid, although often seen as a market by and for public entities, relies on an array of commercial players for the provision of services, applications and devices

When disaster strikes, communication, information and location are key factors to saving lives. The EU Space Programme provides all three. Copernicus and Galileo allow emergency and humanitarian aid actors to prevent and respond to crises by enabling informed decision making, coordinated operations and a better use of time and resources, while GOVSATCOM provides secure, cost-efficient communication capabilities to security and safety-critical missions. The segment can profit significantly from the synergistic use of the EU Space Programme components.

Emergency Management and Humanitarian Aid In Action

Location is a lifeline. Across Europe, satellite navigation turns complex orbital technology into practical safety tools that protect citizens every day.

When location accuracy matters

Most journeys end without a hitch. But when something goes wrong, data from space can help answer the most important question: where are they?

Copernicus heatwave

When Europe heats up, Copernicus keeps watch from space

As July brings renewed heatwaves and temperatures above 40 °C in southern Europe, Copernicus Sentinel-3 data show how space-based observations support decisions on extreme heat and climate resilience.

The report reflects how global space downstream sector has expanded beyond Earth Observation and Global Navigation Satellite System to include emerging areas like Secure Satellite Communication and Space Situational Awareness.

The new EUSPA market report is here!

The report reflects how global space downstream sector has expanded beyond Earth Observation and Global Navigation Satellite System to include emerging areas like Secure Satellite Communication and Space Situational Awareness.

Group of first responders wearing helmets and high-visibility rescue gear gather outdoors, examining a map or planning document. They appear to be coordinating an emergency or training operation in a wooded area.

Using Space to Save Lives on Earth

An EUSPA Horizon project shows how secure, interoperable satellite communications can strengthen Europe’s crisis response by ensuring resilient connectivity and better coordination for first responders.

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Emergency Management and Humanitarian Aid R&D projects