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- OQ Technology gets EU funds to accelerate direct-to-smartphone efforts SpaceNews · 19 Feb 2025 OQ Technology said Feb. 19 it could receive up to €17.5 million ($18.2 million) from a European Union-backed accelerator to support efforts to connect smartphones via its small satellite constellation.
- ArianeGroup Already Working to Secure IRIS2 Launch Contract European Spaceflight · 13 Jan 2025 ArianeGroup CEO Martin Sion stated on 10 January that discussions regarding a launch contract for the European Union’s IRIS2 secure communications megaconstellation must begin in 2025, emphasizing the need for an agreeme...
- New EU space commissioner outlines priorities SpaceNews · 1 Dec 2024 The new European Union commissioner responsible for space says he will focus on improving European competitiveness and security in space.
- European Commission Accepts ‘Best-and-Final Offer’ for IRIS2 Constellation European Spaceflight · 1 Nov 2024 The European Commission has announced that it has awarded the contract to build its IRIS2 satellite communications megaconstellation to the SpaceRISE consortium, led by SES, Eutelsat, and Hispasat. IRIS2 (Infrastructure...
- Further delays and hurdles for EU Space Law SpaceNews · 18 Oct 2024 MILAN – It’s not yet clear what form the European Union’s “Space Law” will take. The widely anticipated proposal could include regulations or directives, or it could be “just a
- GMV Awarded €107M Contract to Develop EU GOVSATCOM Hub European Spaceflight · 26 Sep 2024 The European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) has awarded GMV a contract to design, develop, and deploy the Communications Hub for the EU’s GOVSATCOM system. The Governmental Satellite Communications (GOVSATC...
- SpaceX successfully launches EU navigation satellite constellation Teslarati · 18 Sep 2024 SpaceX successfully launched a European Union navigation satellite constellation this morning from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. At 6:50...
- SpaceX Concludes ESA Contract With Second Galileo Mission European Spaceflight · 18 Sep 2024 SpaceX launched the second of two flights contracted by the European Space Agency to deliver four satellites to orbit for the European Union’s Galileo satellite navigation system. The four Galileo satellites launched abo...
- EU Report Advocates for Scrapping ESA Geo-Return Policy European Spaceflight · 14 Sep 2024 In a report commissioned by the European Union, former European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi called for ESA to scrap its geographical return policy to ensure the continent’s space industry remains competitive in the g...
- A look back at Sentinel-2C's ride into space on Vega ESA · 10 Sep 2024 The third Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite, Sentinel-2C, has launched aboard the last Vega rocket, flight VV24, from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. The rocket lifted off on 5 September at 03:50 CEST (4 September 22:...
- It’s official: Europe turns to the Falcon 9 to launch its navigation satellites Ars Technica · 19 Mar 2024 The European Union agreed to pay a 30 percent premium for Falcon 9 launches.
- ESA and EU collaborate on launch initiative SpaceNews · 24 Jan 2024 The European Space Agency and European Commission have selected five launch companies to participate in a new program to provide flight opportunities for new technologies, a sign of a greater role the European Union seek...
- Viasat showcases navigation capability the UK lost after Brexit SpaceNews · 18 Jan 2024 Viasat has successfully demonstrated a satellite navigation signal on an airplane that could help the United Kingdom replace capabilities lost after leaving the European Union, the operator announced Jan. 18.
- Spain to Provide SatCen Access to National Earth Observation Data European Spaceflight · 17 Jan 2024 Spain’s Ministry of Defence has signed an agreement with the European Union’s Satellite Centre (SatCen) to provide access to the country’s national Earth observation satellite system. SatCen was founded in 1992 and was i...
- EU finalizing contract with SpaceX for Galileo launches SpaceNews · 8 Nov 2023 The European Union is in the final stages of completing a deal with SpaceX to launch four Galileo navigation satellites in 2024.
- EU and UK reach deal on Copernicus SpaceNews · 8 Sep 2023 The European Union and the United Kingdom have reached a deal that will allow the UK to resume participation in the EU elements of the Copernicus Earth observation program.
- 27 European Union States Pledge to Avoid Destructive Anti-Satellite Tests The Launch Pad · 25 Aug 2023 In a significant step towards ensuring space security and stability, the 27 member states of the European Union (EU) have jointly pledged not to engage in destructive direct-ascent anti-satellite (ASAT) tests.
- European Union nations join ASAT testing ban SpaceNews · 24 Aug 2023 Ahead of a final meeting of a United Nations working group on reducing space threats, members states of the European Union, but not the E.U. itself, have pledged not to conduct destructive direct-ascent anti-satellite te...
- European space giants join forces for IRIS² SpaceNews · 2 May 2023 Europe’s largest space companies have banded together to bid for a role in the European Union’s proposed multi-orbit connectivity constellation.
- Europe reaches funding deal for sovereign broadband constellation SpaceNews · 18 Nov 2022 The European Union reached a provisional agreement Nov. 17 to cover nearly half the 6 billion euro ($6.2 billion) cost of deploying a secure connectivity constellation by 2027.
- European Union lays out plan to bolster space traffic management capabilities SpaceNews · 20 Feb 2022 The European Union is rolling out a new space traffic management initiative to build up its abilities in the field while working with both the United States and the United Nations.
- European Union advances broadband constellation despite negative assessments SpaceNews · 16 Feb 2022 The European Union is moving ahead with its proposed broadband constellation despite two negative internal assessments.
- Europe ready to unveil sovereign broadband constellation plan SpaceNews · 26 Jan 2022 The European Commission will unveil the architecture for its proposed satellite broadband constellation “in a few weeks,” the European Union commissioner in charge of space policy said Jan. 25.
- Isar Aerospace wins 10 million euro European Commission launch competition SpaceNews · 25 Jan 2022 Isar Aerospace won 10 million euros in a European Union prize competition, the latest sign of the E.U.’s growing role in supporting Europe’s launch industry.
- ESA moving ahead on new Copernicus missions despite lack of U.K. agreement SpaceNews · 23 Dec 2021 With a deadline for an agreement between the United Kingdom and the European Union on British involvement in, and funding for, Copernicus come and gone, the European Space Agency is pressing ahead on several missions in...
- Iceye officially joins Copernicus Earth-observation Program SpaceNews · 14 Oct 2021 Iceye won a contract to provide data from its constellation of small synthetic-aperture radar satellites to Copernicus, the European Union program aimed at providing continuous, global Earth observation.
- EU and ESA proclaim “fresh start” in space cooperation SpaceNews · 23 Jun 2021 The European Space Agency and European Union said the signing of a long-delayed partnership agreement heralded the start of a new and more cooperative relationship.
- Europe proposes launcher alliance SpaceNews · 22 Jun 2021 The European Union is proposing a “launcher alliance” involving companies and governments to develop the next generation of European launch vehicles, although some European startups are skeptical of those plans.
- EU sees conflict of interest with Eutelsat’s investment in OneWeb SpaceNews · 26 May 2021 Eutelsat’s investment in OneWeb may be incompatible with continued participation in the European Union’s proposed satellite broadband constellation, an EU official warned.
- Europe making progress on sovereign LEO constellation as OneWeb and Starlink race ahead SpaceNews · 20 May 2021 The industry consortium devising a satellite network to keep the European Union from falling too far behind the megaconstellation goldrush is weeks away from nailing down key criteria.
- Top EU court rejects European Aviation Network challenge, but legal action continues SpaceNews · 15 Apr 2021 Inmarsat’s competitors have vowed to continue pursuing legal action to block its hybrid satellite and cellular European Aviation Network (EAN), after the European Union’s highest court rejected their challenge.
- New ESA director general outlines priorities SpaceNews · 8 Apr 2021 The new head of the European Space Agency has outlined his priorities for the next several years, ranging from improving relations with the European Union to increasing commercialization activities.
- ESA and EU mend relations SpaceNews · 22 Jan 2021 After fraying relations in recent years, officials with the European Union and European Space Agency say they’re committed to rebuilding a more cooperative relationship on space programs.
- Brexit deal allows UK to continue participation in Copernicus SpaceNews · 27 Dec 2020 An agreement between the United Kingdom and the European Union will allow the UK to remain in the Copernicus Earth observation program after it formally exits the EU.
- New ESA director general sees EU relations and commercialization as priorities SpaceNews · 17 Dec 2020 The next leader of the European Space Agency says his top priorities are to improve the agency’s relationship with the European Union and support commercial space activities in Europe.