Satellite communication

The role of space technology in supporting national decision-makers in disaster management. Highlights from the Satellite-based Services for Disaster Risk Management Workshop in Budapest

To address issues of response in a state of emergency, public authorities, researchers, civil institutions, private companies and other interested stakeholders gathered on 18 July 2023 at the premises of the National University of Public Service of Budapest to discuss opportunities and challenges related to the use of innovative tools in case of disastrous events. The workshop aimed to highlight the potential of satellite applications during different phases of disaster risk management.

The role of space technology in supporting national decision-makers in disaster management. Highlights from the Satellite-based Services for Disaster Risk Management workshop in Cyprus

On May 17th, the second national workshop Satellite-based Services for Disaster Risk Management was held in Nicosia (Cyprus), co-organised by Eurisy and EUSPA, in cooperation with the Cypriot Department of Electronic Communications, Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy.

Space for Defence and Security: Balkans and Black Sea perspectives II

On the 24th of March, Eurisy supported the National Security and Defence Research Center at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences to organise, in cooperation with the Ministry of Defence, the conference Space for Defence and Security: Balkans and Black Sea perspectives II, in Sofia.

Space 4 Critical Infrastructure – Energy & Transport

The webinar on energy and transport showcased that both sectors are inherently linked to critical infrastructure. Moreover, satellite solutions for the maintenance and monitoring of road and railway infrastructure, as well as for the safe transport and distribution of energy, support the green and digital transition endorsed by the EU political agenda.

Space 4 Critical Infrastructure – Banking & Financial Markets

After the summer break, NEREUS and Eurisy continue their series on Space 4 Critical Infrastructure. The million-dollar question this time is: how can space support the financial and insurance sectors?

Meet our newest member: The Institute of Space Studies of Catalonia

The Institute of Space Studies of Catalonia (IEEC) has recently joined Eurisy. It is already the 20th member of an expanding network of space organisations across Europe collaborating to disseminate space-derived innovation into society. We introduce our new member with an overview of their activities and priorities.

The “Copernicus and me” videos shortlisted at the UNESCO Earth Futures Festival

The Space Service Hub: Ignition and Liftoff! 

The Space Service Hub is up and running. Together with the European Space Agency, Eurisy launched this new platform to showcase a diverse set of satellite-based applications. During the launch event, participants travelled from space to Earth to discover a set of satellite solutions in urban, rural and coastal areas. 

The Space Summer Festival 2022 – Space & Climate

From the 24th to the 25th of June, the second edition of the Space Summer Festival took place. The event was packed with accessible science talks and inspirational exhibitions. At the Eurisy booth visitors had the chance to learn about satellites in virtual reality. During the panel "Espace et climat" Eurisy presented the GIS4Schools project.

Space 4 Critical Infrastructure – Public Administration

Large-scale risks such as accidents, natural disasters, and antagonistic threats, can disrupt the provision of essential services and undermine confidence in critical entities, as well as in the authorities responsible for their oversight and for keeping the population safe and secure. The webinar on Public Administration showcased how space can boost the preparedness of public administration for several threats and natural disasters that affect national, regional and local critical infrastructures and the safety of their citizens.