https://spacewatch.global/tag/rodrigo-da-costa/ 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/rodrigo-da-costa/ 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/2026/03/amsterdam-space-symposium-europe-talks-a-good-game-but-can-it-execute/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=71874
Written by Torsten Kriening
The first Amsterdam Space Symposium brought together at the Beurs van Berlage what Europe's space sector desperately needs: a forum where security, defense, climate and industrial policy collide without diplomatic padding. ]]> 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/pssi-2025-opening-reception-recap/ Sun, 15 Jun 2025 19:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=65784 Welcome to Prague – the Golden City – for the 8th Prague Space Security Conference! Join Yvette Gonzalez and Torsten Kriening as they kick off this year’s conference with a fresh perspective from the rooftops of Prague (under an umbrella, no less!).]]> 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/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/2024/04/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/2023/07/euspa-grows-further-to-support-eu-space-traffic-management/ Tue, 04 Jul 2023 06:00:15 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=49763 The European Union Agency for the Space Program (EUSPA), as of 1 July, will begin operating the Space Surveillance and Tracking (SST) Front Desk, following a European Commission’s Decision of 3 June 2022. This follows the European Union's objective to take a holistic approach to Space Traffic Management to address the issue of space congestion.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/05/gloc-2023-day-2-space-for-climate-action/ Thu, 25 May 2023 08:00:36 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=48966 The Global Space Conference On Climate Change (GLOC) 2023 has launched into its second day with a variety of plenary sessions, highlight lectures and GNF discussions. Today’s topics have included carbon footprints, methane, and generational exchanges focusing on the need for communication and involving youth in discussions on climate.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/04/euspa-renews-mandate-of-board-chair-and-deputy-chair/ Tue, 04 Apr 2023 06:00:34 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=47808 The European Union Agency for the Space Program (EUSPA) has renewed the mandates of the current Chair of the EUSPA Administrative Board, Mr. Vaclav Kobera, and Deputy Chair, Mr. Juan Manuel Codosero Bolaños, for another two-year term after a unanimous vote.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/01/euspa-extends-cooperation-with-cnes-for-the-gss-service/ Fri, 20 Jan 2023 07:00:45 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=46098 The European Union Agency for the Space Program (EUSPA) has extended cooperation with the National Centre for Space Studies (CNES) to deliver the Galileo Search and Rescue Service. This new Contract will further expand the long-lasting and excellent collaboration between EUSPA and CNES in the SAR activities. Furthermore, it will ensure the continuation of the operations, maintenance, and hosting services of the SAR/Galileo. It will also ensure the uninterrupted delivery of SAR signals and SAR data needed to guarantee the SAR/Galileo Service contribution to Cospas-Sarsat to the utmost standards.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/10/space-cafe-radio-on-tour-in-prague-at-eu-space-week-2022-with-rodrigo-da-costa/ Mon, 24 Oct 2022 07:00:16 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=44186 In this Space Café Radio - SpaceWatch.Global publisher Torsten Kriening spoke with  Rodrigo da Costa, Executive Director at EUSPA - EU Agency for the Space Program, he previously worked at the agency as the Galileo Services Program Manager. In this episode, Rodrigo sits down with Torsten during the EU Space Week 2022 in Prague to talk about his impressions of the EU Space Week and the role of EUSPA. This includes the growth of participation in the conference as well as strategies to help the EU space sector evolve. The biggest take away is the push to prioritize the "user" and make them the focus of space activities moving forward. Tune in to hear more!]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/04/space-cafe-webtalk-33-minutes-with-rodrigo-da-costa-in-the-rapidly-evolving-new-space-ecosystem-users-expect-performant-and-secure-services-recap/ Wed, 27 Apr 2022 09:00:11 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=40651 Our Space Cafe WebTalk “33 minutes with Rodrigo Da Costa - In the rapidly evolving New Space ecosystem users expect performant and secure services. And that’s where EUSPA comes into play” took place on Tuesday, 26th April. Our guest was Rodrigo Da Costa who took up his duties as Executive Director of newly formed the European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA)]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/04/register-today-for-our-space-cafe-webtalk-33-minutes-with-rodrigo-da-costa-on-26-april-2022/ Thu, 14 Apr 2022 08:30:48 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=40475 This Space Café WebTalk will feature Rodrigo Da Costa, Executive Director of EU Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA ), in conversation with Torsten Kriening, publisher of SpaceWatch.Global. ‘’In the rapidly evolving New Space ecosystem users expect performant and secure services. And that’s where EUSPA comes into play’’.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/04/major-consultation-with-prospective-users-of-eu-govsatcom-services-is-under-way/ Tue, 20 Apr 2021 07:00:23 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=32117 A European-wide survey aimed at identifying user needs and use cases for future EU GOVSATCOM services will be carried out by EU Member States and EU agencies within the ENTRUSTED project. The survey is addressed to governmental and institutional users managing security-critical missions, operations and infrastructures. Information will be collected between April and June. ]]> 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.]]>