Sectors

Agriculture and Food Security
Agriculture and food security
Agriculture and food security

The challenge of growing food sustainably is one of the greatest of this century. It will require using our resources in an environmentally friendly way – especially our soil and water. 

Energy and Environment
Energy and environment
Energy and environment

The EU Space Programme plays a crucial role in supporting Europe's energy transition and environmental protection.

Forestry and Biodiversity
Forestry and biodiversity
Forestry and biodiversity

When we say Copernicus is Europe’s eyes on Earth, we mean all of the Earth. It is able to observe nearly the entire surface of the globe, including its atmosphere, land, and ocean environments.

Maritime and Water
Maritime and water
Maritime and water

Water isn’t just essential for our health and the planet’s well-being - it’s the foundation around which we've built much of our society. 

Safety and Security
Safety and security
Safety and security

When lives are at stake, EU Space safety and security services play a key role. From forecasting drought risk to guiding humanitarian aid and response, each component of the EU Space Programme plays an important part in protecting communities. 

Tourism and Culture
Tourism and culture
Tourism and culture

Thanks to navigation systems like Galileo and EGNOS, it’s never been easier to find cultural sites and events at home and abroad. Space-based solutions can also support conservation and preservation efforts for historically or culturally significant sites. 

Transport and Urban Planning
Transport and urban planning
Transport and urban planning

The way we live and move is increasingly shaped by insights and technologies from the EU Space Programme.

EU Space in your daily life

Space isn't just for science fiction fans—it impacts our daily lives. From mobile phones and GPS to disaster response and climate action, space technology is essential. Europe's space industry is leading the way with Copernicus for Earth observation and Galileo for navigation, creating jobs and pushing boundaries. By working together and investing in our space future, we're improving millions of lives here on Earth.