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Data and services coming from the EU’s positioning systems Galileo/EGNOS and Copernicus have the potential to transform the rail industry and speed up ERTMS completion. In the future, rail operators could also be able to utilise satcom or high-speed internet provided by the new multiorbital constellation, IRIS2.

The EUSpace4Ukraine Demonstrator Day showcased EU Space technology's potential in enhancing humanitarian aid.

The Directorate General for Defense Industry and Space and EUSPA launch a call for expression of interest the EU Space Information Sharing Centre (ISAC). This network-based information sharing platform will contribute to the security and resilience of EU-owned space systems and their supply chain.

The global shipping industry, the backbone of the world economy, is particularly vulnerable to a range of security threats. One of those threats is GNSS spoofing.

Space capabilities are a strategic asset for the Union and its Member States. Recent geopolitical tensions at the borders of our continent have only highlighted the need for secure, robust and uninterrupted satellite communication, navigation and Earth Observation services. Thanks to the EU Space Programme, governmental actors across the EU27 have non-stop access to a wide array of services.

EUSPA published a new public procurement to get support for maintaining its Quality Management System, implement Oversight of the EU Space Programme, and explore the adoption of international standards for information security policies. A dedicated workshop is taking place on October 2nd, 2023.

Airspace Integration Week Madrid is happening 25 – 28 September and EUSPA will be there highlighting the essential role that the entire EU Space Programme – including Galileo, EGNOS and Copernicus – plays in enabling a safe, sustainable and efficient aviation sector, as well as SST supporting access to space

The impact of climate change on triggering asthma attacks is being analysed.

The European Union Space Programme is pivotal for enhancing security applications, research, and innovation. The European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) plays an active role in capturing security user needs that drive innovative projects, through its expanding Horizon Europe portfolio. Fostering security and readiness remains vital for a safer future, with EUSPA at the forefront.

By supporting initiatives like the 6th CASSINI Hackathon and providing market intelligence and funding opportunities, EUSPA plays a key role in developing a competitive space industry.