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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...

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...

The EGNSS User Satisfaction Surveys aim at collecting valuable feedback from current and potential users. By taking the survey, industries can contribute shaping the future of EGNOS and GALILEO. Through multiple-choice questions, respondents are guided into the selection of one or more specific...

The EC is collecting feedback for the Mid-term evaluation of the European Union SpaceProgramme. The EU Space Programme was established by Regulation (EU) 2021/696 and is segmented in several components: Galileo and EGNOS (European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service) for satellite...