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EU space programme (2021–2027) – European Union Agency for the Space Programme
EU space programme (2021–2027) – European Union Agency for the Space Programme
EU space programme (2021–2027) – European Union Agency for the Space Programme
Objectives
The main objectives of the EU space programme are to:
The regulation also sets out a number of specific objectives, including:
Governance
The regulation establishes EUSPA, which replaces and expands the European Agency for Global Navigation Satellite Systems. It also streamlines governance by assigning clear tasks to the various institutions and agencies involved:
Funding
Participation in the Space Surveillance and Tracking (SST) Partnership
Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/1245 lays down the rules and procedures for participation of the Member States in the SST Partnership. The SST Partnership referred to in Article 58(2) of Regulation (EU) 2021/696 should take over the activities performed by the SST Consortium regarding the provision of SST services at the EU level, while ensuring a smooth transition and the continuity of services.
An SST system is a network of ground- and space-based sensors capable of surveying and tracking space objects, together with processing capabilities to provide data, information and services on space objects orbiting around the earth.
The regulation and decision have applied since 1 January 2021.
For further information, see:
Regulation (EU) 2021/696 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 April 2021 establishing the Union Space Programme and the European Union Agency for the Space Programme and repealing Regulations (EU) No 912/2010, (EU) No 1285/2013 and (EU) No 377/2014 and Decision No 541/2014/EU (OJ L 170, 12.5.2021, pp. 69–148).
Council Decision (CFSP) 2021/698 of 30 April 2021 on the security of systems and services deployed, operated and used under the Union Space Programme and the Union Secure Connectivity Programme which may affect the security of the Union, and repealing Decision 2014/496/CFSP (OJ L 170, 12.5.2021, pp. 178–182).
Successive amendments to Decision (CFSP) 2021/698 have been incorporated into the original text. This consolidated version is of documentary value only.
Regulation (EU) 2023/588 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2023 establishing the Union Secure Connectivity Programme for the period 2023–2027 (OJ L 79, 17.3.2023, pp. 1–39).
Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/1245 of 15 July 2022 laying down rules and procedures for the application of Regulation (EU) 2021/696 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the participation of Member States in the SST sub-component, the establishment of the SST Partnership and the development of the initial key performance indicators (OJ L 190, 19.7.2022, pp. 166–190).
Regulation (EU) 2021/695 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 April 2021 establishing Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, laying down its rules for participation and dissemination, and repealing Regulations (EU) No 1290/2013 and (EU) No 1291/2013 (OJ L 170, 12.5.2021, pp. 1–68).
Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2093 of 17 December 2020 laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 to 2027 (OJ L 433 I, 22.12.2020, pp. 11–22).
See consolidated version.
last update 22.03.2023