Space Y News

The 18th European Space Conference marked a decisive moment for Europe’s space sector. Taking place shortly after the latest ESA Ministerial Council and amid ongoing negotiations on the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework, the event underlined that 2026 must be the year Europe delivers on its...

As of January 2026, the Regional Development Agency of Stalowa Wola (StARR) formally joins Space Y, becoming its first member representing a regional development agency. StARR’s main objective is to support the long-term economic growth of Stalowa Wola, a region including a population of 100 446...

Space Y is glad to announce the nomination of María Eva Ramírez Rodríguez, from INECO, as the new Secretary of Space Y. Ms Ramírez was appointed on the 3rd of December during our General Assembly, held in Prague following the Annual Meeting of Space Y with EUSPA. She succeeds Roberto Capua from...

Enabling the vision: The role of the European downstream industry 3 December 2025, 14:30 – 17:30 (CET), Prague This year, the Space Y - EUSPA Annual Meeting will provide an opportunity to discuss recent developments in policies, laws and support mechanisms relevant to the European downstream...

Episodes of GNSS signal jamming and spoofing are increasingly affecting civil aviation. These attacks aim to hide or alter an aircraft’s position from pilots and operators, posing serious threats to the safety of both private and commercial flights. Developing and certifying anti-spoofing and...

To support authorities to promptly intervene in case of oil spills, INECO is developing a solution integrating satellite imagery and AI with other technologies to spot pollution, foresee its provenance and direction, and identify the polluters. Port and coastal authorities do not need to acquire...

In case of emergencies, civil protection agencies need to be able to alert the population promptly. Within the EU-funded AWARE project, FDC is developing a system using the Galileo Emergency Warning Satellite Service (EWSS) to enable civil protection agencies to deliver timely alerts to the...

Opportunities for the downstream space sector 30 September 2025, 10:00 CEST The Space Y members are invited to an online presentation by EUSPA on the funding and support opportunities made available for the European downstream space industry. Ms Fiammetta Diani, Head of Market, Downstream and...

The EU Global Gateway: Opportunities for the European downstream space companies 17 September 2025, 11:00 CEST The EC Directorate-General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA) will deliver a webinar to the Space Y members on the opportunities made available by the EU Global Gateway. Global...

Space Y’s member, SES, expanded its network to 120 satellites through the acquisition of Intelsat, the second largest provider of satellite communications services with principal offices in the U.S. The acquisition, announced in previous years, was confirmed last week by SES with a press...