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EU Space Policy
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- 1UK and European Space Policy and Industrial Strategy in Focus●Recent Developments in UK and European Space Policy and Industrial Strategy
New reporting highlights recent developments in United Kingdom and European space policy alongside broader industrial strategy questions. The coverage points to ongoing efforts to define how the UK and EU position their space sectors, from regulation and funding to industrial capacity. No specific decisions or announcements are detailed in the current coverage.
- 2ESA hires OVHcloud and CGI for Earth observation data system▼ESA taps OVHcloud, CGI to build system for Earth observation data
The European Space Agency has awarded contracts to French cloud provider OVHcloud and IT services firm CGI to build a new system for handling Earth observation data. The platform will support the processing and distribution of the large volumes of satellite data ESA collects, strengthening European capacity in space data infrastructure.
- 3Second EU Access to Space conference charts path from policy to orbit●OBSERVER: Second EU Access to Space conference maps a path from policy to orbit
The European Union held its second Access to Space conference, focused on turning European space policy into practical launch capability. Organised under the EU Space framework, the event brought together policymakers and industry to discuss how Europe can strengthen independent access to orbit. Coverage so far has come mainly from EU space-sector outlets, with details of concrete outcomes not yet widely reported.
- 4Open Cosmos joins first Vaduz Space Dialogue on EU space connectivity▼Open Cosmos attends first Vaduz Space Dialogue to advance federated EU approach to space-based connectivity
Space technology company Open Cosmos took part in the first Vaduz Space Dialogue, a new forum focused on shaping a federated European Union approach to space-based connectivity. The gathering brings together industry and policy figures to discuss how EU member states can coordinate satellite communications infrastructure, a growing priority as Europe seeks greater strategic autonomy in space.