https://spacewatch.global/tag/govsatcom/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:52:11 +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/govsatcom/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2026/03/eu-strengthens-arctic-security-norway-and-iceland-join-iris%c2%b2-and-govsatcom/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=72404 In a move to fortify European strategic autonomy and Arctic communication resilience, the European Union has officially signed an agreement with Norway and Iceland, integrating both nations into the EU’s flagship secure satellite programs.]]> 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/2026/01/spacewatchgl-the-new-u-s-defense-strategy/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=70692
Written by KP Ludwig
The newly released overhaul of the U.S. defense strategy marks a strategic turning point that reaches far beyond traditional military policy. Nowhere is this more evident than in the domain of space infrastructure—rapidly becoming the backbone of modern defense, communications, and intelligence systems, and indispensable for connecting land, sea, and air forces. For Europe, this shift introduces a set of new realities. While the strategy avoids spelling out detailed space‑related directives, its priorities leave little doubt about the consequences for European NATO partners.]]> 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/2024/07/spacewatchgl-opinion-a-reality-check-on-european-space-capabilities/ Thu, 11 Jul 2024 08:00:11 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=56005 The European Space Forum 2024 seeks to showcase Europe's strategic role in the global space race, using its distinct ecosystem while navigating the intricate web of international relations. The forum's discussions help determine the future trajectory of European space activities, ensuring that Europe remains relevant and leads in numerous critical areas of space technology and exploration.]]> 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/2023/07/euspa-is-organizing-the-eu-space-week-2023/ Fri, 28 Jul 2023 06:00:14 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=50256 The European Union Agency for the Space Program (EUSPA), under the auspices of the Spanish Presidency of the Council of European Union, is organizing the 2023 edition of the EU Space Week. The event will hold from 7-9 November 2023, and it will bring together the EU Space community showcasing the latest updates on the EU Space Program. The event is also a unique opportunity to get an up-close look at how European businesses – and society in general – benefit from the EU Space Program.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/01/europe-spent-2-billion-on-government-satcom-euroconsult-says/ Tue, 18 Jan 2022 07:00:02 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=38640&preview=true&preview_id=38640 Governments around the world spent $6.6 billion on government telecommunications programs in 2021, Euroconsult said. European countries spent over $2 billion on satcom, with France, the UK and Germany as leaders. Over the decade, governments worldwide are forecasted to invest over $70 billion in both civil and defence satellite communications systems.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/11/esa-helps-greece-to-contribute-to-european-govsatcom/ Mon, 29 Nov 2021 07:00:39 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=37568 Greece builds up its national satellite capabilities and received support from the European Space Agency (ESA) to do that. The Greek Ministry of Digital Governance said it will implement its Greek National Satellite Space Project, with the technical support of ESA. The project is part of Greece´s Recovery and Resilience Facility plans]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/03/cgi-to-build-central-satellite-pooling-sharing-system-for-esa/ Fri, 05 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=30883&preview=true&preview_id=30883 CGI to build central satellite pooling + sharing system for ESA]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/02/spacewatchgl-column-espi-brief-47-about-a-new-european-multi-orbit-connectivity-system/ Sun, 28 Feb 2021 09:00:56 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=30759 https://spacewatch.global/2020/12/breton-wants-european-leo-more-defense-and-ariane-7/ Wed, 09 Dec 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=28912&preview=true&preview_id=28912 https://spacewatch.global/2020/11/spacewatchgl-opinion-norways-space-ambition-from-oil-to-orbit/ Fri, 13 Nov 2020 09:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=28069&preview=true&preview_id=28069 This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/10/new-executive-director-of-the-european-gnss-agency-takes-up-office/ Tue, 20 Oct 2020 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=27431&preview=true&preview_id=27431 On 16 October 2020, Rodrigo da Costa took up his duties as Executive Director of the European GNSS Agency (GSA), 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.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/01/spacewatchgl-oped-the-future-of-secure-satellite-communications/ Sun, 05 Jan 2020 09:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=17999&preview=true&preview_id=17999 As part of the partnership between SpaceWatch.Global and Luxembourg Space Agency, we have been granted permission to publish selected articles and texts. We are pleased to present “The Future Of Secure Satellite Communications”, originally published on 12 December 2019 at the space-agency.public.lu website]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/11/spacewatchgl-column-espi-brief-35-dg-defence-industry-and-space-stakes-and-challenges/ Sun, 24 Nov 2019 09:00:53 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=17073 As part of the partnership between SpaceWatch.Global and the European Space Policy Institute, we have been granted permission to publish selected articles and briefs. This is ESPI Briefs No. 35: ‘DG Defence Industry and Space: stakes and challenges’, originally published in October 2019.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/07/espi-brief-26-cyber-security/ Fri, 05 Jul 2019 06:00:55 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=14861 https://spacewatch.global/2019/05/spains-hisdesat-taps-airbus-and-thales-alenia-space-for-two-spainsat-ng-satellites/ Wed, 08 May 2019 05:00:20 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=13915 A four co-primes consortium formed by Airbus and Thales Alenia Space (both in Spain and France) has been selected by Hisdesat Servicios Estratégicos S.A. (Spanish Governmental Satellite Operator) to build two SpainSAT NG satellites. Used for governmental communications, these new generation satellites will replace the existing SpainSAT and Xtar-EUR satellites. Airbus will act as lead partner of the consortium.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2018/02/spacewatchgl-oped-europe-innovative-competitive-cooperative-space-power-2/ Sun, 11 Feb 2018 07:00:17 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=7444 This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.]]>