Published : Thu, 16 May 2013

The first satellite of Galileo’s next phase has arrived at ESA’s technical heart in the Netherlands for a rigorous set of tests to check its readiness for launch.

The year 2013 is a key one for the EU’s efforts to promote dual-use synergies between Europe’s civil security and defence sectors, told Antonio Tajani, European Commissioner for Industry and Enterprise Policy at the Subcommittee on Security and Defence meeting on 24 April 2013 in the European Parliament.

Published : Wed, 08 May 2013

6 new Partner Regions joined the European Satellite Navigation Competition (ESNC) 2013.

Published : Wed, 08 May 2013

The European Commission has today proposed a Council decision authorising EU Member States to sign the treaty on the international trade in conventional weapons, the so-called Arms Trade Treaty (ATT).

Published : Mon, 29 Apr 2013

Although we enjoy the free movement of goods in the internal market, more than 15 000 national technical regulations can make it difficult for enterprises to sell their products (from bicycles to foodstuffs) in other Member States.

The annual conference of the European Defence Agency - EDA is a landmark occasion for the European Union defense community. The 2013 event, held on 21 March in Brussels, brought together 450 key decision-makers from the EU area and beyond, including Member States, European institutions, research bodies, think-tanks, industry and [...]

Published : Fri, 19 Apr 2013

The Galileo European Navigation Satellite Service takes another step towards its promising future : UTC time dissemination test successfully passed.

Published : Wed, 10 Apr 2013

The EC has released a new version of the EDAS Service Definition Document (EDAS SDD).

Published : Thu, 04 Apr 2013

For the 10th time, the European Satellite Navigation Competition (ESNC) is calling for services, products, and business innovations that use satellite navigation in everyday life.

Published : Wed, 03 Apr 2013

On Wednesday 3 April, the President of the European Commission José Manuel Barroso visited the headquarters of the European Global Navigation and Satellite System (GNSS) Agency (GSA) in Prague.

Published : Tue, 19 Mar 2013

One week after March 12's first position fix using only Galileo satellites, results are acclaimed by the GNSS community.

Published : Tue, 19 Mar 2013

In its edition dated Winter 2013, SatNav News, the online publication of the FAA, describes the principles of EGNOS.

Published : Tue, 12 Mar 2013

Today 12 March 2013, the first four satellites of the future Galileo Satellite Navigation constellation achieved their first ever autonomous position fix.

Published : Tue, 26 Feb 2013

In a "quick facts" document, the IWG (Interoperability Working Group) summarizes in a very practical way the different capabilities and a worldwide map where SBAS services are available.

The Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) No 912/2010 setting up the European GNSS Agency has been adopted on February 7th.

Published : Wed, 20 Feb 2013

The U.S.-EU Agreement on GPS-Galileo Cooperation signed in 2004 established the principles for the cooperation activities between the United States of America and the European Union in the field of satellite navigation.

Published : Tue, 19 Feb 2013

The Space Expo Mobile exhibition continues touring Europe and scores better and better results.

Published : Tue, 19 Feb 2013

In the newspaper ABC (Sevilla), Luis M. Ontoso reports how the EGNOS technology, recently adopted in Spain by the AENA, will significantly improve the possibilities of Air Transport.

Published : Thu, 14 Feb 2013

From 9 to 11 May 2013, the European GNSS Agency will be an important part taker in the European Helicopter Show in Hradec Králove (CZ), situated 110km North-East of the capital city Prague and around 40km from the Polish border.

Published : Tue, 11 Dec 2012

Copernicus is the new name of the European Commission’s Earth Observation Programme, previously known as GMES (Global Monitoring for Environment and Security). The new name was announced today by Commission Vice-President Antonio Tajani during the Competitiveness Council.