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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,...

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...

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...

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...

The 23rd of October is International GNSS Day! The date has been chosen by the Institute of Navigation (ION) since it mirrors the foundational GPS frequency of 10.23 MHz, a number that resonates as the original heartbeat of GNSS satellites, signals and receivers. The Institute of Navigation (ION)...

As the European Union prepares for its next Multiannual Financial Framework, which will define the EU budget distribution in the period going from 2028 to 2032, the awareness of the benefits that the space downstream sector can offer to the EU is more critical than ever. This sector leverages...

Space Y is proud to support the launch of the Space Career Launchpad, an initiative of the European Commission’s Directorate General for Defence Industry and Space (DG DEFIS) designed to help young professionals to start a career in space and to help the European industry to acquire passionate...

Two calls for proposals are currently open under the Fundamental Elements initiative, the EU R&D funding mechanism supporting the development of EGNSS-enabled chipsets, receivers and antennas. The first call for proposals, “Galileo HAS enabled Maritime receiver”, aims at designing,...

Space Y is a supporting partner of the large-scale SpaceSUITE project (SPACE downstream Skills development and User uptake through Innovative curricula in Training and Education). Kick-started in February 2024, SpaceSUITE aims at fostering the development of skills in the fields of Earth...