Satellite communication

28 March 2024

Eurisy at the 10th European Summit of Cities and Regions

Eurisy participated in the 10th Summit of Regions and Cities in Mons, Belgium. Local and regional authorities were given a platform to voice their concerns about the increasing impact of climate change in their cities and regions and in the global context, and their struggle to overcome some of their challenges. Short- and long-term solutions were discussed and exchanged among leaders, but one valuable tool was not considered: space-based applications and services.

11 March 2024

The future of Space Diplomacy at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2024

Eurisy President, Dominique Tilmans recently attended the third edition of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya, Turkey (March 1-3, 2024). With the theme “Advancing Diplomacy in Times of Turmoil”, the event gathered heads of states and governments, ministers, diplomats, business leaders, academics, think-tankers, youth, and media representatives for an all-encompassing debate about the future of international diplomacy, with specific attention also to the space sector.

27 February 2024

Kicking Off the UDENE Project in Ankara

How can Earth Observation data support an efficient and sustainable urban development? From 12th to 14th of February, UDENE consortium met in Ankara, Turkey for the kick-off the new project. Focused on U(rban) D(evelopement) E(xplorations) using N(atural) E(xperiments) the project gathers 9 partners, from 6 countries including Tunisia, Turkey, Serbia, Italy, France, and Slovenia, to build sustainable urban environments and address the challenges posed by increasing urbanisation and the effects of climate change.

27 February 2024

Eurisy Shaping Europe’s Future at the 16th European Space Conference

With a stand and animated sessions, Eurisy was on all fronts during the 16th European Space Conference. The two-day event was an opportunity for European space actors to engage in insightful discussions and debate on the future of the European space sector, as this year's sessions and discussions were driven by the theme 'Shape Europe's Future'.

12 February 2024

Kicking Off the SpaceSUITE Project in Genoa

Eurisy, together with 27 partners, kicked off the new SpaceSUITE project in Genoa (IT) with partners from Italy, Germany, France, Spain, Belgium, Austria, Netherlands, Portugal, Greece, Slovenia and Estonia from February 1st to 2nd, 2024. The meeting was hosted by the Geographical Information Systems International Group (GISIG).

22 December 2023

It is again that time of the year…eurisy Members’ Day!

Eurisy gathered its members for its yearly event entirely dedicated to its members on 12 December 2023 at the Brussels Institute of Natural Sciences to take stock of all the activities performed throughout the year and to look prospectively at the priorities to be collectively pursued in 2024.

2 November 2023

Eurisy Members’ Corner: Empowering public administration in Poland with satellite data solutions

This fourth episode of the Eurisy Members’ Corner series of 2023 was prepared by Ms. Jolanta Orlińska (Director of the Earth Observation Department), Ms. Monika Mierczyk-Burke (Senior Specialist, Earth Observation Department) and Mr. Wojciech Cyran (Senior Specialist, Earth Observation Department) with the help of Eurisy. Ms. Beata Janowczyk (Deputy Director of the Government Center of Security) and Mr. Jakub Ryzenko (Head of the Crisis Information Centre of Space Research Centre) contributed to the webinar with their presentations on satellite solutions for crisis management

4 October 2023

World Space Week

The largest space event on Earth, UN-declared World Space Week is celebrated October 4-10 annually. It is an international celebration of the contribution of space science and technology to the betterment of the human condition. World Space Week consists of a myriad of space related events held by space agencies, aerospace companies, schools, planetaria, museums, and astronomy clubs in a common timeframe to achieve greater student and public impact through synchronization.

3 October 2023

74th International Astronautical Congress

The IAC 2023 is held under the theme Global Challenges and Opportunities: Give Space a Chance in Azerbaijan’s capital will extend unequalled prospects for establishing strong collaborations, and will serve as a perfect occasion to reach a diverse international audience through one-of-a-kind exposure both within the region and internationally. Delving into the most recent developments in the sphere of space at the Congress, the guests and participants will also have a chance to experience the authentic culture and hospitality of Azerbaijan.

3 August 2023

Eurisy Members’ Corner: Focus on the UK Space Agency and how it helps to catalyse investment to support the growth of the UK space sector

This third episode of the Eurisy Members’ Corner focused on the UK Space Agency and how it helps to catalyse investment to support the growth of the UK space sector. The Applications Team and Local Growth Team highlighted some of their work in this area including the BASS programme and partnerships with various institutions.