EUSPA - EU Agency for the Space Programme

Farmland birds are among the strongest indicators of ecosystem health, yet their populations have been declining due to factors such as intensive land use, reduced crop diversity, and habitat loss.

Supported by EUSPA through Horizon Europe, the BirdWatch - Europe project is helping address this challenge by combining Copernicus Earth Observation data with species and habitat modelling.

The result is a user-friendly platform that enables stakeholders to assess habitat suitability for birds and identify targeted agri-environmental measures to support biodiversity.

Learn more: https://www.euspa.europa.eu/newsroom-events/success-stories/monitoring-biodiversity-space

European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery

The EUSPA Traineeship Programme offers young graduates the opportunity to gain valuable experience across a wide range of areas, from Accounting and Finance, Communications, Human Resources, Legal and Procurement to Galileo, EGNOS, Secure Communications and more.

Traineeships are available across EUSPA sites in Prague, Paris, Toulouse, Madrid and Noordwijk, giving participants the chance to develop both professional and personal skills in an international environment.

Don't forget: applications close on 30 June!

Explore the opportunities: https://www.euspa.europa.eu/opportunities/careers/trainees

It’s official: CASSINI Entrepreneurship Days are back!

Founder, investor, or space start-ups enthusiast? This year, CASSINI Entrepreneurship Days 2026 edition showcases the groundbreaking results of the first six years of the CASSINI Initiative!

Here’s what’s waiting for you:
• Discover the breakthroughs powered by the €1 billion CASSINI initiative
• Access concrete scaling opportunities for your start-up
• Pitch your innovation on stage to decision-makers and industry leaders

30 September – 1 October 2026
La Fabrika, Prague, Czech Republic

Registration is open and access is limited, subject to approval.

https://www.euspa.europa.eu/newsroom-events/news/cassini-entrepreneurship-days-2026-built-europe-built-last

Organised by EUSPA, supporting the full innovation cycle through .

World Environment Day: knowledge drives action

On this day, we're highlighting how Copernicus helps users monitor environmental change, assess climate risks, protect ecosystems, and support the transition to a more sustainable future.

By combining satellite data, in situ observations and operational services, Copernicus delivers the insights needed to inform action, from biodiversity protection and air quality monitoring to renewable energy planning and environmental policymaking.

At EUSPA, we help drive the uptake of these services, supporting users in turning Earth observation data into real-world solutions.

Explore our interactive infographic: https://www.euspa.europa.eu/copernicus-for-the-environment-and-sustainability

Copernicus EU

The EU Space Surveillance and Tracking (EU SST) system combines a network of ground-based sensors with advanced processing capabilities to survey and track artificial objects orbiting the Earth. Together, these capabilities provide valuable data, information, and services that contribute to the resilience of space assets.

The SST Partnership’s Member States connect and share their assets to deliver SST services through the SST Service Provision Portal operated by EUSPA. These services are provided to EU Member States, EU institutions, spacecraft owners and operators, as well as other public and private entities.

They help assess the risk of in-orbit collisions and uncontrolled re-entry of space objects into Earth’s atmosphere, while also detecting and characterising in-orbit fragmentations.

The SST capability consists of three main functions:
• Sensors that survey and track objects across all orbital regimes
• Processing capabilities to coordinate data sharing through a common database
• Service provision that delivers actionable information to users

Join us for the next EGNSS Training at Odense Airport, Denmark, during the International Drone Show 2026.

We will be participating in two sessions:

EUSPA drone activities introduction & EGNOS for UAV operations
• 3 June 2026 (15:35 - 16:00)

Galileo services in UAV operations
• 4 June 2026 (14:55 - 15:20)

https://internationaldroneshow.com/

Romania is taking another step towards more resilient maritime security in the Black Sea

Following a successful pilot of the Galileo-enabled Asset Tracking Demonstrator aboard Romanian patrol vessels, the country has launched a new procurement procedure for modern coastal patrol vessels equipped with Galileo-enabled navigation systems and OSNMA authentication capabilities.

The pilot, carried out jointly by Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, EUSPA, the Romanian Border Police (Poliţia de Frontieră Română), and the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre, demonstrated how Galileo services can help strengthen maritime operations by improving trust in positioning data and helping detect GNSS interference such as spoofing and jamming.

At the core of this capability is Galileo’s Open Service Navigation Message Authentication (OSNMA), delivered by EUSPA, which allows users to verify that navigation data has not been manipulated.

Learn more about the pilot, the technology behind it, and why this marks an important step for operational maritime security:

EU patrol vessels adopt Galileo OSNMA for secure positioning Romania has launched a new procurement procedure for the acquisition of modern coastal patrol vessels that will be equipped with navigation systems enabled with Galileo and its navigation message authentication service, the European Union’s global satellite navigation system. The decision marks on...

EUSPA at Airspace World 2026 in Lisbon

This event brought together the aviation and air traffic management community to discuss the future of more resilient, efficient, and connected European skies.

Throughout the event, we engaged with stakeholders across the sector and highlighted the role of EU Space services in supporting aviation, innovation, and the future of European air mobility.

European Commission
EUROCONTROL
EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency

The new EU Space Market Report is here!

As the global downstream space sector continues to evolve, the new report expands beyond Earth Observation and GNSS to also include Secure Satellite Communications and Space Situational Awareness, reflecting the growing synergies across the EU Space Programme.

The report provides a comprehensive overview of the downstream space market, highlighting current and projected revenues, technology trends, application markets, and Europe’s role in an increasingly competitive and user-driven space economy.

Among the key topics:
• GNSS revenues are projected to reach €580 billion by 2034
• The Earth Observation market is expected to more than double by 2034
• Secure SATCOM and SSA are becoming increasingly important for security, resilience, and critical infrastructure

The report also explores how space technologies are supporting sectors ranging from agriculture and aviation to urban development, security, climate monitoring, and disaster response.

Want to explore the trends shaping the future of the downstream space market? Download the EU Space Market Report: https://www.euspa.europa.eu/market-report

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Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026