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EU Space at the heart of the EU Maritime Security Strategy

The two new calls currently open are looking to support the development of two important upcoming Galileo services for emergency management by developing components for cutting-edge devices.

The EGNOS Safety of Life Service stands out not only in terms of the accuracy provided but also by its integrity. It is essential for applications where human life could be in danger if the performance of the navigation system was degraded beyond a specific level of accuracy.

The Galileo High Accuracy Service (HAS) is now operational offering unprecedented accuracy for positioning.

Security, resilience, prosperity, democratic values and the rule of law – these are the priorities of the Swedish Presidency, all of which stand to benefit from the EU Space Programme.

Join us as we countdown to 2023 by highlighting some of this year’s milestones in EU Space.

After the negotiations between the European Parliament, Council and Commission, the European Union welcomes its new Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnection & Security by Satellites or IRISS.

As EGNOS transitions to Version 3, its ground segment is getting an upgrade – including the Ranging Integrity Monitoring Station located in Athens, Greece.

A new CASSINI competition is looking for innovative solutions that leverage the EU Space Programme to detect, monitor and remove plastic litter from our oceans and waterways.

The contract includes a focus on further expanding the EGNOS service provision into new sectors and new geographical areas.