Highlights
Following the launch of Copernicus Sentinel-4A last month, the European Union successfully launched the Copernicus Sentinel-5A to further monitor air quality and emissions around the world.
The European Union’s Space Programme is the first integrated framework of its kind, bringing Europe’s investments in Earth Observation, satellite navigation, and secure connectivity under a unified legislation. From Copernicus data helping to monitor climate change and supporting disaster response, to Galileo signals powering smartphone...
Last year, with a prize pool of €1 million, CASSINI Challenges supported innovative commercial solutions using EU Space data from EGNOS, Galileo, and/or Copernicus. Dozens of companies and startups participated, presenting ideas, prototypes, or products, with tailored solutions focused on specific innovation areas.
The drop in clothing prices over the last decades has resulted in people buying ever more clothes. In 2020, Europeans bought on average almost 10 kg of clothing items between garments and shoes[1], 5 times more than two generations ago.
Over the past decade, Copernicus has been at the forefront of Earth Observation (EO), delivering a constant stream of high-quality data to support evidence-based policymaking and enable informed decisions across both the public and private sectors. It has helped to guide climate action initiatives, shape air quality strategies, and improve...
About the EU Space Programme
The EU Space Programme is the result of decades of efforts aiming at integrating all of Union’s various space programmes. It supports the EU’s mission to:
- Address major challenges such as climate change
- Stay ahead in the global competition for cutting edge technology
- Boost the economic growth of Europe with new industries
Many of our everyday activities in Europe are only possible thanks to the EU Space Programme’s navigation systems, Earth Observation services, communications support, and more. From navigating thanks to an app on your phone to being assured that search and rescue services can locate you in an emergency, EU Space helps ensure your safety at home and abroad.
Our data informs those who produce your food, those combatting pollution, and those ready to provide assistance during natural disasters. Furthermore, we are investing in the future through research and critical infrastructure, helping EU citizens stay safe and access major opportunities in the growing space sector.
EU Space Programme components
The ‘components’ are the primary activities of the EU Space Programme. This is where you can discover what we do on a daily basis for you, Europe, and the world.
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