Press Releases
25 November 2020
Registration for EU Space Week – Europe’s number one space event – went live on 25 November 2020. You can already sign up to attend the online event and to participate in its plenaries, panel discussions and virtual networking opportunities. European Space Week is a not-to-be-missed event for anybody interested in current developments and future trends in the EU space ecosystem so don’t miss out - register now!
19 October 2020
With four Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) available and more than 100 satellites in operation broadcasting multiple frequencies, the GNSS industry is witnessing a shift towards the wide adoption of multifrequency receivers across market segments to meet the diverging user needs of emerging applications.
16 October 2020
On 16 October 2020, Rodrigo da Costa took up his duties as Executive Director of the European GNSS Agency (GSA, planned soon to become the EU Space Programme Agency). He was elected by the GSA Administrative Board on 15 September 2020 and met with the ITRE Committee of the European Parliament on 12 October 2020.
Новият изпълнителен директор на Европейската агенция за ГНСС (GSA — бъдеща EUSPA) встъпва в длъжност
Nový výkonný ředitel Agentury pro evropský GNSS (GSA – budoucí agentury EUSPA) se ujímá své funkce.
Neuer Exekutivdirektor der Agentur für das Europäische GNSS (GSA – künftig EUSPA) tritt sein Amt an
Algab Euroopa GNSSi Agentuuri (GSA – tulevane EUSPA) uue tegevdirektori ametiaeg
Euroopan GNSS-viraston (tuleva EUSPA) uusi pääjohtaja aloittaa tehtävässään
Na dužnost je stupio novi izvršni direktor Agencije za europski GNSS (GSA – buduća EUSPA).
Hivatalba lépett az Európai GNSS Ügynökség (GSA – a jövőben EUSPA) új ügyvezető igazgatója
Darbą pradeda naujasis Europos GNSS agentūros (GSA – būsimos EUSPA) vykdomasis direktorius
Darbu sāk jauns Eiropas GNSS aģentūras (GSA – nākotnē EUSPA) izpilddirektors.
Nieuwe uitvoerend directeur van Europees GNSS-Agentschap (GSA – toekomstig EUSPA) treedt in functie
Nowy dyrektor wykonawczy Agencji Europejskiego GNSS (GSA – w przyszłości EUSPA) obejmuje obowiązki.
Novo diretor executivo da Agência do GNSS Europeu (GSA — futura EUSPA) assume funções
Noul director executiv al Agenției GNSS European (GSA – viitoarea EUSPA) își începe mandatul.
Nový výkonný riaditeľ Agentúry pre európsky GNSS (GSA – budúcej EUSPA) nastúpil do funkcie
Ny verkställande direktör för Europeiska byrån för GNSS (GSA – framtida EUSPA).
02 September 2020
The European GNSS Agency (GSA) launches the #MyGalileoSolution competition. The contest is targeting European innovators and entrepreneurs ready to develop location-based solutions, such as mobile applications, wearable-based solutions, asset management and tracking solutions, or robotics, leveraging Galileo as a source of positioning, navigation and/or timing. A wide participation from all Member States is expected.
03 August 2020
With today’s launch of the Geomatics on the Move 2020 competition, the European GNSS Agency (GSA), in collaboration with the Council of European Geodetic Surveyors (CLGE), continues its drive to promote the use of the European Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) - EGNOS and Galileo, and Earth observation - Copernicus - as engines of innovative growth for the European economy. A wide participation from all over the European Union is expected.
Press Backgrounder
17 July 2020
The European GNSS Agency (GSA), the operational agency of the European Commission for Galileo and EGNOS, is launching its MyGalileoDrone competition on July 17. This contest is targeting the design and development of drone-based applications or services, using a Galileo-enabled receiver, that address the EU’s key priorities such as the Green Deal, and support the EU Recovery Plan for Europe. Initial ideas should be submitted by 31 August. A wide participation from all Member States is expected.
Press Backgrounder
MyGalileoDrone in a Nutshell
08 July 2020
The European GNSS Agency, the operational arm of the European Commission for the EU Space Programme, is on the hunt for forward thinking graphic designers and visual artists from across the EU to craft its new EUSPA logo. Five finalists, one winner and up to €15k! Ready to break the mould? Proposals should be submitted by 14 August 2020.
04 May 2020
The European GNSS Agency (GSA) in collaboration with the European Commission has launched the “Galileo Green Lane” App, to facilitate the free movement of freight, reduce waiting times at EU borders and prioritize the transport of essential goods during the current COVID-19 pandemic. By clicking on the following links you can find the Press Release, the Press Backgrounder and the Galileo Green Lane Image Gallery.
Pour la version française: L’application Galileo Green Lane, faite pour réduire la pression au niveau des frontières intérieures de l’Union européenne
Česká verze se nachází zde: Galileo Green Lane – zmírňování tlaku na vnitřních hranicích EU
μπορείτε να διαβάσετε το δελτίο τύπου στα ελληνικά εδώ: Ευκολότερη διέλευση στα εσωτερικά σύνορα της ΕΕ με την εφαρμογή ‘’Galileo Green Lane App’’
Polska wersja: Galileo Green Lane – usprawnienie ruchu towarowego na granicach wewnętrznych UE
En español: Galileo Green Lane – Aliviando la presión en las fronteras internas de la UE
Magyar nyelven: Galileo Green Lane – az EU belső határaira nehezedő nyomás csökkentése
Auf Deutsch: Galileo Green Lane – Entlastung an den EU-Binnengrenzen
In limba romana: „Galileo Green Lane” – reducerea presiunii la frontierele interne ale UE
In italiano: Galileo Green Lane - alleviare la pressione sulle frontiere interne dell'UE
18 March 2020
The competition will promote the use of GNSS and Earth observation in European and African agriculture.
The European GNSS Agency (GSA), the agency of the European Union (EU) managing Europe’s satellite navigation systems, EGNOS and Galileo, today announced the return of the Farming by Satellite Prize. Registration is now open for young innovators to explore the use of satellite technologies in agriculture to enable sustainable farming practices, improve efficiency and reduce the environmental impact. The Farming by Satellite Prize is a joint initiative with the European Environmental Agency (EEA), the agency of the EU providing independent information on the environment to decision makers and the public. The EEA also manages the Copernicus Land Monitoring Service and cross-service In Situ co-ordination.
18 February 2020
The European GNSS Agency (GSA) and SuperHalfs are delighted to announce that Galileo – the European Union’s global navigation satellite system - has thrown its support behind the international half marathon series and will become the Presenting Partner. The news comes as thousands prepare to plot their running journey across the continent.