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“I am a true believer in the European project” – Carlo des Dorides

Carlo des Dorides took up his position as executive director of the European GNSS Agency (GSA) on February 1, 2011. In the nine years since then, the Galileo programme has progressed from a project on paper to an operational programme with over a billion users around the globe. As his term at the helm of the Agency draws to an end, the GSA executive director looks back at the successes and challenges of the past nine years and speaks about his hopes for the future.

Carlo des Dorides and his team at GSA headquarters in Prague

Carlo des Dorides and his team at GSA headquarters in Prague

During your nine years at the head of the GSA there have been significant advances in the European GNSS programme. What do you see as the greatest achievement during your term? Read more…

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12th European Space Conference – Closing speech

By Thierry Breton*:

I am very happy to be with you today to participate to my first Space Conference. A few months ago, I would have never imagined to be here in front of you, delivering a speech on the priorities for Europe on space.

Thierry Breton, European Commissioner for Internal Market

Thierry Breton, European Commissioner for Internal Market

But I am particularly pleased, because as I said in my hearing, I had many lives but always the same driver: passion. Read more…

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European Space Week 2019

The European Space Week is the leading event for the European space programmes in 2019. It brings together business, policy-makers, international experts and the space application user community. The event will present first-hand insights into the European Union’s Space Programmes Copernicus, EGNOS and Galileo and updates on the New Space Economy, as well as discussing how space solutions can contribute to a sustainable Europe and a sustainable future.

With a mix of keynotes, panel discussions, networking opportunities, business matchmaking sessions and exhibitions, it provides the perfect setup for a productive exchange of game-changing ideas, future trends and current challenges.

This year’s European Space Week focuses on the following central themes: Read more…

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ESA/JRC International Summer School on GNSS 2019

The 12th edition of the ESA/JRC International Summer School on GNSS 2019 will be held in Vila Nova de Cerveira, in the north of Portugal, from July 15-26.

Organized by the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Joint Research Centre (JRC), with the collaboration of Oporto University and several external sponsors, the school represents a unique chance for young satellite navigation researchers to get all the latest high-level information from renowned worldwide scientists and specialists, like the Director of the Galileo Programme and Navigation-Related Activities (D/NAV), Paul Verhoef. Read more…

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A contract for the future DLR GfR and Thales Alenia Space shoulder to strengthen Galileo operations

After a long and fruitful negotiation phase, Thales Alenia Space (represented by Mr. Benoit Broudy) and DLR GfR Germany (represented by Mr. Simon Plum and Mr. Walter Päffgen), as they published at the Paris Air Show, have signed the contract in the presence of Mr. Jean-Loic Galle (CEO, Thales Alenia Space), Mr. André Bauerhin (CEO, Spaceopal) and Hansjörg Dittus (Executive Board Member DLR Cologne) for the Galileo Mission Segment (GMS) maintenance. Read more…

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Copernicus meets Galileo 2019. Earth observation – Navigation – GeoIT

The digitalisation of our world is currently on everyone’s lips and keeping companies, politicians and all of us on our toes. Earth observation and navigation with the European systems “Copernicus” and “Galileo” have long been pioneers of digitalisation and can today be considered as models for many sectors and technologies.

The conference is aimed at experts, users and customers from the fields of earth observation and navigation using the European satellite systems Copernicus and Galileo, GeoIT as well as from selected fields of application. Read more…

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11th EU Space Policy Conference

Politics, funding and vision took center stage at the 11th EU Space Policy Conference (2019) in Brussels. The event, which brings together everyone who’s anyone in the European space community, was themed loosely around the idea that it is time to connect with the European citizen.

European Commissioner for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs

Elżbieta Bieńkowska, European Commissioner for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs

Elżbieta Bieńkowska, European Commissioner for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs, reminded participants that European elections are coming soon, and the result will be crucial for everyone, although she did not elaborate or suggest who anyone should vote for. Read more…

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