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From 30 September to 1 October 2026, the CASSINI Entrepreneurship Days united Europe’s space community to foster partnerships, explore EU funding and celebrate the 2026 CASSINI Challenges winners.

Europe’s space economy is entering a new growth phase. This first article in our new series explores the key market trends, technologies and applications shaping the future of the EU Space Programme.

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

Based on the User Consultation 2025 outcomes, explore how EU Space market segments are evolving and how these insights can support the further development of the EU Space Programme services and related technologies. 

EUSPA’s main focus in IRIS² will be on service delivery aspects for governmental users, including security accreditation, user needs, and the management of services once operational.

Satellites generate immense data volumes. To unlock their full potential, EUSPA is turning to AI.

An ambitious agenda anchored in competitiveness, values and security is being pursued by the Irish Presidency with EU Space positioned as a key instrument in delivering Europe’s strategic resilience and innovation.

Join EUSPA to share your needs, influence future EU Space services and discover new downstream market opportunities.

Two Czech space start-ups – 3L Robotics and Zaitra – show how CASSINI is turning EU Space Programme opportunities into real-world business success.

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.