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.
With over 20.000 satellites expected to be launched in the next decade, space is becoming increasingly congested, and the situation is especially pronounced in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). The abundance of satellites is not only responsible for "an unprecedented space traffic jam" but it’s also the cause of a large amount of space debris which is increasing at an alarming rate.
A new report by the EUSPA and United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) highlight the many ways the EU Space Programme helps balance sustainable development with a rapidly growing population.
Space debris can be anything from defunct satellites or rocket pieces to small cables and screws that have fallen off a rocket during launch. Orbiting Earth at an ultra-highspeed space debris can cause irreversible damage to operational satellites and even, create more debris caused by the collision. The consequences could be more serious for us, end-users, down on Earth.
It was exactly 10 years ago that our European teams were able to determine -for the first time- a ground location using its own means, the four Galileo satellites orbiting the Earth. Since then, Galileo has been flying the EU flag high!
Learn more about the procurement on “Guarding Services for the Galileo Security Monitoring Center” in France and participate in the Industry Day organised by the Agency on 20 February 2023 at 14:30.
The 5th CASSINI Hackathon challenges participants to develop new products and services using the EU Space technologies to strengthen Europe’s defence and security capabilities. Ready to join the ride?
