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Working at EUSPA

As an EU Agency, we foster a diverse and inclusive talent pool and ensure equal opportunities for all. Our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan has been guiding our work since 2023, and we are proud to be a signatory of the EUAN Charter on Diversity and Inclusion.
EUSPA is a multi-site agency, to ensure the effective management and coordination of the EU Space components and projects under its responsibility. Currently, EUSPA operates several different centres across several EU countries: • Prague, Czech Republic: EUSPA Headquarters • Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France: Galileo Security Monitoring Centre (GSMC) • Toulouse, France: SAR/Galileo Service Centre (SGSC) and EGNOS Centre • San Martín de la Vega, Spain: Galileo Security Monitoring Centre (GSMC) and EU SST (Space Surveillance and Tracking) Front Desk • Torrejón de Ardoz, Spain: European GNSS Service Centre (GSC) • Noordwijk, Netherlands: Galileo Reference Centre (GRC) • Brussels, Belgium: Joint Office
November 25, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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Horizon Europe call

The fourth Horizon Europe call is now open for submissions. Managed by EUSPA, this call provides EUR 15 million to support the development of innovative space-based applications and strengthen the EU Space downstream market.

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Horizon Europe opportunities
November 24, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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EUSPA Open Days – Day 2

Wow, what a turnout!

We couldn’t be happier with how many curious visitors joined us at EUSPA HQ over the past two days. Despite the freezing temperatures and brief waiting times, together we created an inspiring and memorable experience.

Thank you for being part of it.
Top-down view of the EUSPA headquarters atrium filled with visitors exploring information stands and activities during the Open Days event. A large EUSPA meeting room with multiple screens and participants seated around the table during an Open Days session. Night-time view of the EUSPA headquarters entrance illuminated in blue lighting, with visitors standing near the doors during the Open Days event.
November 22, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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This week, in Watch This Space, learn about:

🛰️ Get ready for a Galileo launch in December
📚 1 on 1 mentoring with Space Academy is back
🛜 Check out our new EGNOS OS infographic

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EU Space Academy - Learning Platform
November 21, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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EUSPA Open Days 2025 – Day 1

The day has finally come. Today, we are opening our doors to the public starting at 16:00, and we look forward to welcoming you.

Join us for an exciting afternoon of space, innovation, and discovery.

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Front view of the EUSPA headquarters building in Prague, showing the entrance with a blue carpet leading inside. The EUSPA logo is displayed above the doors, along with banners welcoming visitors to the Open Days. Interior atrium of the EUSPA headquarters featuring a large open space with multiple floors and glass railings. A detailed 1:3 scale model of a Galileo satellite is suspended from the ceiling, with large vertical Earth-observation banners hanging on the walls.
November 21, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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EUSPA Open Days 2025 are here!

🔴 For live updates, follow us on our Instagram: www.instagram.com/space4eu/
EUSPA Open Days 2025. Visit our virtual tunnel!
November 21, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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Ariane 6 is set to launch two new Galileo satellites on 17 December 2025, at 2:01 a.m. local time (5:01 a.m. UTC, 6:01 a.m. CET),) from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana.

The satellites, SAT 33–34, will further reinforce Europe’s navigation capability.
Ariane 6 rocket lifting off from the launch pad with bright exhaust flames and thick clouds of smoke rising around the structure. The sky is partly cloudy, and the image includes overlaid text reading ‘Ariane 6 to launch 2 new Galileo satellites,’ along with EUSPA and EU logos and a graphic of the Galileo satellite fairing.
November 20, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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All eyes on Prague

We're approaching this week's EUSPA Open Days, and the excitement is growing! As a reminder, the general public can visit EUSPA HQ on Friday (16:00–18:00) and Saturday (09:00–18:00).

See you soon!
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Satellite view of Prague, Czech Republic, showing the city layout, the Vltava River winding through the center, urban areas, green spaces, and surrounding terrain from space.
November 19, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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We're hiring: Head of Engineering Department

Deadline for applications: 02.12.2025 11:59 AM (GMT+2)

Visit our website for the full vacancy and all the details: vacancies.euspa.europa.eu/Jobs/Vacancy...
November 18, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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Galileo is the EU’s independent, civilian, and free satellite navigation system, providing precise positioning and timing. It’s essential for daily life, used in phones, cars, planes, trains, ships, and thousands of other applications.
Understanding Galileo
Galileo is the European Union’s satellite navigation system providing precise positioning and timing. It is European, independent, civilian and free. Satellite positioning has become a vital part of…
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November 17, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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EU Space is powering Europe’s energy future.

As the energy sector accelerates its green transition, Copernicus, the EU’s Earth Observation programme, provides the data needed to plan smarter, operate efficiently, and strengthen resilience.
November 17, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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This week, in Watch This Space, learn about:

🛰️ EUSPA seeks proposals for two Galileo receivers
🔋 EU's clean-energy transition with Copernicus satellite data
📚 EUSPA has opened new procurement opportunities

Receive weekly updates from EU Space: www.euspa.europa.eu/subscribe-ou...
November 14, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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CASSINI Matchmaking at Slush 2025

Implemented by EUSPA, CASSINI Matchmaking supports Europe’s space start-ups. Visit our joint booth with the European Commission, meet 20 CASSINI & EUDIS start-ups, and connect with teams ready to help you grow.

Learn more: www.cassini.eu/matchmaking/
CASSINI Matchmaking at Slush 2025. Connect with space business pioneers shaping Europe's dual-use technology ecosystem. Join us on 19-20 November in Helsinki, Finland.
November 14, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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The countdown is on for the EUSPA Open Days 2025, taking place next week at our HQ in Prague!

Get ready for two days filled with EU Space insights, hands-on activities, and opportunities to meet the minds driving Europe’s space innovations.

21–22 November 2025
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November 13, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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Today in Sweden with the disaster-risk management community, discussing how the EU Space Programme supports national authorities across prevention, preparedness, response and recovery.

Here's how it works in practice ⬇️
EUSPA Executive Director Rodrigo da Costa speaking on stage during the Satellite-based Services for Disaster Risk Management in Sweden event. Behind him, the slide is shown with the title "Space and disaster management".
November 12, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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EUSPA seeks proposals for a pair of Galileo receivers

Part of the FE funding mechanism, the calls look to develop two receivers, one for the Galileo HAS and one that leverages Galileo’s key differentiators to meet the requirements of professional applications.

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Industry Day Workshop - Fundamental Elements Open Calls. Join our online webinar on 25 and 26 November 2025.
November 12, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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OS SIS ICD: Latest update

An update of the Galileo OS SIS ICD has been published, introducing the new Quasi-Pilot signal component. This milestone represents a key step forward in Galileo’s evolution, bringing users faster performance and greater efficiency.

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Galileo Open Service Signal-In-Space Interface Control Document (OS SIS ICD) update is now available.
November 11, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Registration is open for the User Consultation Platform (UCP) and Space Downstream Day, taking place 4–5 December in Prague and online.

Participation in the Brokerage Event on 5 December 2025 requires separate registration.

Secure your spot today!
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User Consultation Platform and Downstream Day on 4-5 December in Prague and online. Registration is open. Secure your spot.
November 10, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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New EUSPA Procurement Opportunity

Galileo Reference Centre (GRC) Guarding, Security, and Safety Monitoring (GSM) Services in Noordwijk (Netherlands)

Submission deadline: 02/12/2025 - 23:59

For all the details, visit: www.euspa.europa.eu/opportunitie...
The Galileo Reference Centre (GRC) building in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, featuring a modern glass-panel facade under a clear blue sky. The EUSPA logo is visible on the front sign, with a small canal and leafless trees surrounding the site on a sunny day.
November 10, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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With the arrival of the new Galileo satellites in Kourou, preparations are underway for the next steps toward launch, and for continuing to deliver precise positioning and navigation to users around the world.
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🛰️ Welcome to Kourou, #Galileo!

After crossing the Atlantic Ocean, two Galileo satellites have safely arrived in Kourou in preparation for their upcoming launch on Ariane 6 #VA266.

ESA, EUSPA and OHB SE teams are on site to prepare for the next launch from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana.
After crossing the Atlantic Ocean by air, two Galileo satellites have safely arrived in Kourou and are unloaded from their transport aircraft in preparation for their upcoming launch. Before the Galileo satellites can be launched into space, they are transported to Europe's Spaceport for checks and integration on to the Ariane 6 rocket.
November 10, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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Copernicus Thematic Workshop on Water

The first in a new series of workshops, this event will explore how Earth Observation supports the sustainable management of one of Europe’s most vital resources, water.

Join us on 1 December 2025 in Brussels or online.

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Save the date - Copernicus thematic workshop - Water Join us on 1 December, online or in Brussels. Water is essential for life, economic development, and environmental stability. Yet Europe faces growing challenges, from floods and droughts to pollution and scarcity, intensified by climate change and human activity. Effective management depends on accurate, timely, and comprehensive data.
November 7, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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This week, in Watch This Space, learn about:

🛰️ Successful launch of Sentinel-1D satellite
💧 Supporting sustainable water management
📚 Join EUSPA! We're hiring

Receive weekly updates from EU Space: www.euspa.europa.eu/subscribe-ou...

Photo credit: ESA-CNES-ARIANESPACE-Arianegroup
Photo credit: ESA-CNES-ARIANESPACE-Arianegroup Ariane 6 rocket lifting off from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, carrying the Copernicus Sentinel-1D satellite, successfully launched on 4 November 2025 at 22:02 CET (21:02 UTC).
November 7, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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A pleasure to welcome H.E. Alan Gibbons, the Ambassador of Ireland in the Czech Republic, to EUSPA.

We exchanged on how Horizon EU and CASSINI can help SMEs and startups scale. Celtonn is an excellent Irish example of this momentum: they have just become part of the CASSINI Business Accelerator.
EUSPA and Irish Embassy in the Czech Republic representatives, including EUSPA's Executive Director and the Irish ambassador, posing for a group picture at EUSPA.
November 7, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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Do you want to build your own satellite?

During the upcoming EUSPA Open Days, you can stop by our creative corner to pick up and assemble your very own Galileo or Sentinel-3 satellites!

Join us at the EUSPA Open Days, 21–22 November in Prague!
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A paper model of the Galileo satellite displayed on a black table, next to printed cutout sheets and assembly instructions for building the satellite. The sheets include diagrams, folding guides, and the EU Space logo.
November 6, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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The EU Space Information Sharing and Analysis Centre (ISAC), jointly facilitated by the @ec.europa.eu and EUSPA, brings together EU and Norwegian space companies to strengthen resilience and address security challenges through collaboration and practice sharing.

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EU Space Information Sharing Analysis Centre (ISAC)
November 5, 2025 at 2:48 PM