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  • EUSPA Space Downstream Innovation Days will take place in a hybrid format on 8-9 November
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    First EUSPA Space Downstream Innovation Days now have a date!

    The 2-day event, scheduled for November 8-9, will offer participants the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the latest funding opportunities for innovators, businesses and researchers but also an overview of the latest novelties in the EU Space Programme and its services. You’ll be able to join us both physically and virtually!

  • INTERGEO 2021 presented the potential of the rapid technological innovations in geodesy, geo-information, and land management to the national and international professional community
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    Precise Point Positioning, Galileo High Accuracy and smart cities, trending topics at INTERGEO 2021

    INTERGEO, one of the major live events for the geospatial community, wrapped up yesterday at Hannover. Participating companies showcased their innovations and solutions in the fields of geodesy, geo-IT, Building Information Modelling (BIM), drones and Smart Cities. EUSPA was there to introduce its new mission to the geomatics community and highlight the importance of the forthcoming High Accuracy Service of Galileo.

  • Timo Pesonen, Rodrigo da Costa and Josef Aschbacher at EUSPA headquarters in Prague, Czech Republic.
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    High level meeting between EC, EUSPA and ESA takes place in Prague

    A few months after the entry into force of the EU Space Regulation and the subsequent signature of the Financial Framework Partnership Agreement (FFPA) between EC, EUSPA and ESA, EUSPA Executive Director da Costa welcomed Director General of DG DEFIS, T Pesonen and ESA, Director General, J Aschbacher for the first time at the headquarters of EUSPA in Prague.

  • Considered one of the Earth’s most isolated islands, Kerguelen Islands are still part of Europe. Photo taken by Copernicus Sentinel-2
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    New infrastructure in Kerguelen Islands, key for the continued Galileo Service Provision

    The construction of a new Galileo Sensor Station in the Kerguelen Islands, in the French Southern and Antarctic Lands (TAAF), was recently completed. The installation of the infrastructure has now begun and will be followed by integration and testing of the GSS apparatuses, which will continue until May 2022 to ensure its robust functioning in view of the forthcoming Galileo satellites launches.

  • Today and tomorrow’s Intelligent Transport Systems rely on space data and services, including EU space.
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    5 ways the EU Space Programme makes urban mobility more sustainable

    The 20th EUROPEAN MOBILITY WEEK is on! This year’s motto is ‘Safe and Healthy with Sustainable Mobility’ paying tribute to the hardships felt by Europe – and the world – throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Space is a significant booster in the development of new, intelligent mobility solutions as well as the monitoring of important urban infrastructures.

  • By leveraging EU space opportunities, EUSPA is supporting young innovators and aspiring entrepreneurs devise new solutions for global challenges.
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    EUSPA back on the road for a series of September events

    After a year of digital events, EUSPA greeted autumn with two events in physical format. Startup OLÉ and European Rover Challenger were two great opportunities for EUSPA to showcase EU Space success stories and opportunities to the old and new EU Space community.

  • If you are a skilful innovator in Europe, you are invited to participate in the CASSINI Hackathon at one of our ten locations.
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    Put your hack hat on, the 2nd Cassini Hackathon registrations are open!

    The 2nd CASSINI Hackathon is set for 5-7 November 2021 and will tackle the challenge of connecting the Arctic with European satellite technologies. But where will the Hackathon take place? From Croatia to Iceland, this truly pan-European project is set to make an impact all across Europe!

  • As part of the European Year of Rail, a special EU train will criss-cross the continent from 2 September to 7 October 2021.
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    Connecting Europe Express (CEE) is coming to a city near you! Hope on for a scenic ride and let the EU Space Programme show you the way!

    The convoy composed of rolling stock provided by various European rail operators has already started its journey of 20.000 km. It is set to travel across the Union. To keep passengers, train spotters and rail aficionados in the loop about its location, we have equipped CEE with a Galileo and EGNOS device, which is retransmitting its precise position. Ready to catch it?