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Help Shape Skills and Training in the Downstream Space Sector

  • 2025-12-08
The downstream space sector is evolving fast. Organisations are constantly reassessing the skills needed to make the most of space-based data. To support this, the SpaceSUITE project is running two short surveys to hear directly from professionals working with Earth observation, GNSS, SatCom, and...

EUSPA User Consultation Platform

  • 2025-12-03
4–5 December, Prague and Online. The User Consultation Platform (UCP) is organised by EUSPA as a systematic consultation that brings together representatives from businesses, industry, and service providers with user communities of the EU Space Programme. This year, the event will also host...

ESA Tenders under the Africa–EU Space Partnership Programme

  • 2025-07-17
As part of the EU Global Gateway strategy, the Africa–EU Space Partnership Programme strengthens collaboration between the European Union and Africa in the field of space technologies, services, and applications. By promoting the use of space-based data and enhancing the capabilities of...

Horizon Europe 2025 Space Research Call Open for Proposals

  • 2025-07-04
The European Commission has launched the 2025 Horizon Europe Space Research Call under Cluster 4: Digital, Industry and Space, with a total budget of €139 million. Open until 25 September 2025, the call is designed to support research and innovation across the entire European space value chain,...

Transition pathway for the aerospace ecosystem

  • 2025-05-28
Through a call addressed to the members of the Expert Group on Policies & Programmes relevant to EU Space, Defence and Aeronautics Industry, Space Y was invited by DG DEFIS to respond to the call for commitments “Transition pathway for the aerospace ecosystem”. The update of the EU...

Space Y has joined the European Commission’s DIVERIS network

  • 2025-05-20
DIVERIS is a new initiative from the European Commission to promote diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities within the Space and Defence industries. By bringing together key stakeholders, DIVERIS aims to break down barriers, drive innovation, and create a more inclusive sector. On 29th...

Space Y’s article in The Parliament

  • 2025-02-03
An article highlighting the main messages of the latest position paper from the Space Y association is featured in January's edition of The Parliament. Enhancing satellite-based services for a competitive, autonomous, and resilient Europe To safeguard its security and sovereignty, the EU must own...