https://spacewatch.global/tag/euspa/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Fri, 01 May 2026 09:01:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/euspa/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2026/05/new-eu-switzerland-bilateral-agreement-to-open-up-swiss-participation-in-eu-space-program-activities/ Fri, 01 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=73489 The EU and Switzerland have signed agreements enabling Swiss participation in Galileo and EGNOS under the EU Space Program.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/04/spacewatchgl-analysis-europes-first-space-law-arrives-with-120-pages-of-consequences/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=72422
Written by Torsten Kriening
The European Parliament's IMCO committee has approved its amendments to the proposed EU Space Act — the most ambitious regulatory intervention into European space ever attempted at supranational level.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/03/spacewatchgl-opinion-the-commercial-diplomacy-gap/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=71977
Written by Torsten Kriening
The U.S. State Department's open invitation to commercial space companies marks a strategic shift that European policymakers and industry leaders cannot afford to ignore.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/03/amsterdam-space-symposium-the-dna-of-europes-space-agency-with-rodrigo-da-costa/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=71679 At the inaugural Amsterdam Space Symposium, SpaceWatch.Global publisherTorsten Kriening reconnects with Rodrigo da Costa, Executive Director of the European Union Agency for the Space Programme. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/02/msc-2026-europes-space-power-in-action-with-rodrigo-da-costa/ Sat, 14 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=71233 Live from the Munich Security Conference, SpaceWatch.Global Publisher Torsten Kriening speaks with Rodrigo da Costa, Executive Director of EUSPA, about why space has become a central pillar of European security. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/02/amsterdam-space-symposium-sets-urgent-action-agenda-on-security-defense-and-climate/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=71005 The Amsterdam Space Symposium is taking place on 3-4 March, 2026 at the Beurs van Berlage, convening 750 delegates and 50+ speakers from government, defense, industry and the climate and security policy community to discuss themes involving Space for Security & Defense and Space for Climate. The symposium will follow an Inspire • Explore • Act format, connecting strategic debate with practical collaboration across the global space ecosystem and adjacent sectors. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/06/exotrail-announce-new-cnes-backed-geostationary-orbit-mission/ Wed, 18 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=65853 Exotrail has announced a new mission to geostationary orbit scheduled for early 2028, commissioned by CNES as part of the France 2030 plan. This mission aims to develop a perennial European capacity for the orbital deployment of small satellites from geostationary transfer orbit (GTO) to operational geostationary orbit (GEO)]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/03/euspa-contracts-gmv-for-galileo-reference-center-evolution/ Thu, 13 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=64405 EUSPA has awarded GMV a new framework contract for the evolution of the Galileo Reference Centre (GRC). As a result, the new V2 version will incorporate several new features, including real-time monitoring and the ability to monitor new Galileo system services]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/02/euspa-launches-gnss-and-secure-satcom-user-technology-report/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=63721 EUSPA has published the first edition of its GNSS and Secure SATCOM User Technology Report, combining insights from previous GNSS and Secure SATCOM reports into a comprehensive publication. This report highlights the latest developments, trends, and synergies between Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and secure Satellite Communications (SATCOM).]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/01/gmv-to-develop-new-high-accuracy-data-generator-for-galileo/ Tue, 28 Jan 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=63611 EUSPA has selected GMV to develop a new version of the High Accuracy Data Generator as part of Phase 2 of the Galileo High Accuracy Service. The first version of the HADG, also developed by GMV, is currently operational and provides users with the Initial Service (Phase 1) of the HAS.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/12/telespazio-subsidiaries-win-euspa-support-contracts/ Thu, 12 Dec 2024 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=62902 Telespazio has announced the award of two framework contracts to its subsidiaries; Telespazio Belgium and Telespazio France for support services to the European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) and the European Commission.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/10/iac-2024-rodrigo-da-costa-on-euspas-role-in-space-services-growth/ Thu, 17 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=61777 Dr. Emma Gatti interviews Rodrigo da Costa, President of EUSPA, about how they are driving end user-friendly Space Industry services. He previews an upcoming EUSPA report highlighting benefits across sectors like insurance, finance, and energy.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/10/gmv-win-euspa-govsatcom-and-e-gsc-contracts/ Tue, 01 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=61408 The European Union Agency for the Space Program (EUSPA) has awarded a new contract to the GMV, to lead a consortium that will include Indra and Hisdesat as the other key members. The agreement has a maximum budget of €107 million and covers the design, development, and deployment of the Communications Hub, a key element of the European Union's GOVSATCOM Program.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/04/euspa-oversees-the-leop-of-l12-galileo-satellite-mission/ Mon, 29 Apr 2024 06:00:52 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=54940 The EU Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) is now in the Launch and Early Orbit Phase (LEOP) stage of the two new L12 Galileo satellites that SpaceX launched. They will join the current Galileo operational fleet in the upcoming months. The inclusion of these two new satellites rounds up a total of thirty Galileo satellites in orbit, providing continuous improvements to the Galileo services. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/02/space-cafe-radio-euspa-mini-series-ep-03-understanding-govsatcom-with-georgios-synnefakis/ Mon, 12 Feb 2024 10:00:54 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=53590 The last episode of EUSPA's Mini series see the intervention of Georgios Synnefakis, GOVSATCOM program manager at EUSPA. Emma Gatti, Editor in Chief of SpaceWatch.Global, and Dr. Synnefakis discussed the importance of GOVSATCOM in providing secure satellite communications to governmental users in various scenarios, including crisis management and critical infrastructure support.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/01/spacewatchgl-opinion-iris2-the-elephants-in-the-room/ Wed, 24 Jan 2024 09:00:14 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=53336 IRIS2 (pronounced “iris square”) is the new EU secure satellite constellation project, which stands for Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity, and Security by Satellite. Touted as “the European Union’s answer to pressing challenge of tomorrow, offering enhanced communication capacities to governmental users, businesses, while ensuring high-speed internet broadband to cope with connectivity dead zones,“ IRIS2 is the result of a brilliant vision at the intersection of European “strategic autonomy,” orbital economy and policy, space industry majors, innovative startups, bureaucratic agendas, and a European Union space strategy for security and defense. Like many brilliant visions, it runs the risk of being eaten for breakfast by the tyranny of execution. Could it be different this time?]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/11/space-cafe-radio-euspa-mini-series-ep-02-understanding-galileo-and-egnos/ Mon, 27 Nov 2023 10:00:33 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=52492 In this interview, Jean-Marc Piéplu, the EGNOS Exploitation Program Manager at the European GNSS Agency, discusses the role of EU Spine Operating Galileo and EGNOS within the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service. Editor in Chief Emma Gatti and Jean Marc discussed how the European GNSS Service Centre and the Galileo Reference Centres contribute to the provision of the Galileo Service, and the services provided by EUSPA.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/11/eu-sst-wins-t-s-kelso-award-for-flight-safety-contributions/ Mon, 13 Nov 2023 07:00:58 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=52233 Space Data Association has announced The European Union Space Surveillance and Tracking Partnership (EU SST) as the recipient of the T.S. Kelso Award in recognition of outstanding contributions to space flight safety. The EU SST Partnership relies on the SSA capabilities of 15 Member states of the European Union to provide space safety services, with the EU Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) acting as the Front Desk.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/11/space-cafe-radio-on-tour-at-sdsc-in-tallinn-with-dr-pascal-faucher-of-eusst/ Tue, 07 Nov 2023 09:00:27 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=52109 In this Space Café Radio - SpaceWatch.Global publisher Torsten Kriening spoke with Dr Pascal Faucher, Chairman of European Union Space Surveillance and Tracking (EU SST), Defense and Security, CNES, at the Software Defined Space Conference - SDSC in Tallinn, Estonia, beginning November 2023. In the interview, Pascal outlines the strategic imperative for Europe to enhance synergies between its civil and defense sectors to ensure a competitive edge in the space industry, especially given resource limitations.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/09/the-6th-cassini-hackathon-aims-to-advance-humanitarian-aid/ Thu, 07 Sep 2023 06:00:16 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=50924 The 6th CASSINI Hackathon, titled “Space for International Development and Humanitarian Aid,” is gearing up to tackle pressing global issues with innovative solutions. The event hosted by N3XTCODER in Germany will take place from November 3rd to 5th across 11 locations in Europe. The Hackathon will focus on innovative solutions to advance international development and humanitarian aid. ]]>