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Europe’s 2026 wildfire season began early, after the warmest June on record in western Europe, and ran into September. The Copernicus Emergency Management Service (CEMS) supported preparedness and…
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Just two weeks after its launch aboard Vega-C, the Copernicus Sentinel-3C satellite has returned its first images and measurements of Earth, marking an important milestone for the EU’s Copernicus…
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Europe's space ambitions depend on a sovereign, resilient, and cost-effective route to orbit. At the second EU Access to Space conference, organised by the European Commission under the theme 'Ready…
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Every day, 8,000 floats, buoys, ships, and other platforms collect around 120,000 observations of the global ocean. On 23 September 2026, during the 81st United Nations General Assembly, the European…
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The number of rocket launches is rising and the cost of reaching orbit is falling, drawing more satellites into an increasingly crowded space environment. That growth raises a question the space…
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At the International Space Summit in Paris, the European Union showcased how its space policy and programmes are strengthening Europe’s position as a leading space power. In this Observer, we look at…
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EU legislation is only as strong as our ability to check that it is being followed. The European Commission estimates the annual cost of non-compliance with EU environmental legislation at EUR 50…
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Wildfires can affect atmospheric composition and air quality far beyond the affected area. The summer of 2026 brought intense fire activity to France, Spain, and Canada, producing large quantities of…
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Sentinel-3C marks the next step in a satellite mission which has monitored Earth's oceans, land, ice, and atmosphere since 2016. Its four-instrument payload will continue monitoring sea surface…
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In this Observer, we examine Galileo’s timing capabilities, how they support international timing coordination, and what lies ahead for the EU’s satellite navigation system.
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Recent intense wildfires, record-breaking heatwaves in Europe and high temperatures during the 2026 FIFA World Cup have drawn attention to the effects of extreme heat on public health and major…
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Secure communications underpin the European Union’s security, crisis response capabilities, and strategic autonomy. This is why IRIS², the European Union's Secure Connectivity Programme, was…
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At night, seen from space, our planet redraws itself. Coastlines and terrain fade into darkness, and a web of light takes their place, ‘highlighting’ where people live and move. In this Observer, we…
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On 14 September at 22:21 Kourou time (01:21 UTC on 15 September, 03:21 CEST), the Copernicus Sentinel-3C satellite will be launched from the European Spaceport in French Guiana aboard a Vega C…
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West Africa's mangrove forests are among the planet's most productive ecosystems, but determining whether specific areas are in stable conditions, degrading, or recovering remains difficult. In this…
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Launched at the European Space Conference, the new EU Space website brings information about the EU’s space activities together onto a single platform. In this Observer, we explore the new EU Space…
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Are you looking for internship and job opportunities in the space industry? The Space Career Launchpad is there for you can find them - because space is not only for astronauts or aerospace engineers!
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In this Observer we look at the HORIZON-CL4-2026-03 (SPACE) Call topics, the technologies and capabilities they are designed to support, and how they mirror the EU's current priorities in space.
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Europe's space sector is growing rapidly, and it needs skilled staff to support its growth. In this Observer, we look at how public engagement fits into the wider effort to reinforce Europe's space…
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On 7 May 2026, DIVERIS, the European Commission's network for diversity and inclusion in space and defence, held its Annual Meeting in Brussels, bringing network members and stakeholders together to…
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