EUSPA signed with Thales Alenia Space a contract named LIFEX 1 (Life Extension Phase 1), to ensure that EGNOS V2 continues to provide reliable, secure, and high-performance navigation services for Europe’s aviation, maritime, land transport, mapping and agricultural sectors beyond 2028.
International Day of Zero Waste was 30 March – the perfect occasion to showcase how EU Space is helping Europe achieve its goal of becoming a zero-waste economy by 2050.
The 8th CASSINI Hackathon: EU Space for Defence & Security took place earlier in 10 European countries. This edition’s winning teams from Slovenia, the Netherlands, Ukraine, and Spain demonstrated creativity, technical expertise, and a shared vision for a more secure space environment.
Galileo’s High Accuracy Service (HAS), available since 2023, provides sub-metric positioning accuracy worldwide, offering a reliable and precise alternative to traditional Differential GNSS (DGNSS) corrections without the need for additional ground infrastructure. Companies are already getting the added value of this very specific Galileo service.
From beach day to a relaxing night in, travelling to running or playing with the dog, EU Space is behind many of the activities that bring happiness to our lives.
Salutes Space, a CASSINI Hackathon winner, is transforming AI-driven space computing with ultra-efficient chips that enhance real-time, in-orbit data processing.
The call for tender to ensure support on the design, development and testing of a 406MHz Emergency Distress Beacon with Extended Galileo Return Link Feature is now open. A webinar is organised on March 17 to present the call.