European Union Satellite Centre (SatCen)
@eusatellitecentre.bsky.social
🛰️ The European Union Satellite Centre (SatCen): The EU’s geospatial analysis agency, enhancing decision-making and action by converting space-based data into timely, relevant insights, supporting the EU’s CFSP & CSDP.
#Space4Security
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#Space4Security
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Su Valstybės atkūrimo diena, Lietuva! Happy State Restoration day, Lithuania!
Today, we join our Lithuanian colleagues, partners and friends in the celebration of Lithuania’s National Day.
📍 Vilnius, where official commemorations take place every year.
#EUfamily #Lithuania #NationalDay
Today, we join our Lithuanian colleagues, partners and friends in the celebration of Lithuania’s National Day.
📍 Vilnius, where official commemorations take place every year.
#EUfamily #Lithuania #NationalDay
February 16, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Su Valstybės atkūrimo diena, Lietuva! Happy State Restoration day, Lithuania!
Today, we join our Lithuanian colleagues, partners and friends in the celebration of Lithuania’s National Day.
📍 Vilnius, where official commemorations take place every year.
#EUfamily #Lithuania #NationalDay
Today, we join our Lithuanian colleagues, partners and friends in the celebration of Lithuania’s National Day.
📍 Vilnius, where official commemorations take place every year.
#EUfamily #Lithuania #NationalDay
#SatCen welcomed Admiral General Teodoro Esteban López Calderón, Chief of the Defence Staff of Spain.
The visit showcased how SatCen’s #GEOINT and innovation support EU security and defence — from decision-making to operations — in close cooperation with Member States.
🔗 bit.ly/46DXVBX
The visit showcased how SatCen’s #GEOINT and innovation support EU security and defence — from decision-making to operations — in close cooperation with Member States.
🔗 bit.ly/46DXVBX
February 13, 2026 at 10:28 AM
#SatCen welcomed Admiral General Teodoro Esteban López Calderón, Chief of the Defence Staff of Spain.
The visit showcased how SatCen’s #GEOINT and innovation support EU security and defence — from decision-making to operations — in close cooperation with Member States.
🔗 bit.ly/46DXVBX
The visit showcased how SatCen’s #GEOINT and innovation support EU security and defence — from decision-making to operations — in close cooperation with Member States.
🔗 bit.ly/46DXVBX
🤝 SatCen welcomed Mr Christian Berger, Director of the EEAS Crisis Response Centre (CRC).
The delegation was briefed on how SatCen has supported EU decision-making and operations for more than three decades through the delivery of timely and reliable geospatial intelligence.
🔗 bit.ly/4tAFI2g
The delegation was briefed on how SatCen has supported EU decision-making and operations for more than three decades through the delivery of timely and reliable geospatial intelligence.
🔗 bit.ly/4tAFI2g
February 11, 2026 at 3:44 PM
🤝 SatCen welcomed Mr Christian Berger, Director of the EEAS Crisis Response Centre (CRC).
The delegation was briefed on how SatCen has supported EU decision-making and operations for more than three decades through the delivery of timely and reliable geospatial intelligence.
🔗 bit.ly/4tAFI2g
The delegation was briefed on how SatCen has supported EU decision-making and operations for more than three decades through the delivery of timely and reliable geospatial intelligence.
🔗 bit.ly/4tAFI2g
👩🔬 🛰️ Today is #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience!
Women remain underrepresented in security & defence. Real progress is still needed, and we’re committed to raising the bar through sustained action.
Change takes time, but we’re moving in the right direction.
#WomeninScience #WomeninSTEM
Women remain underrepresented in security & defence. Real progress is still needed, and we’re committed to raising the bar through sustained action.
Change takes time, but we’re moving in the right direction.
#WomeninScience #WomeninSTEM
February 11, 2026 at 8:53 AM
👩🔬 🛰️ Today is #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience!
Women remain underrepresented in security & defence. Real progress is still needed, and we’re committed to raising the bar through sustained action.
Change takes time, but we’re moving in the right direction.
#WomeninScience #WomeninSTEM
Women remain underrepresented in security & defence. Real progress is still needed, and we’re committed to raising the bar through sustained action.
Change takes time, but we’re moving in the right direction.
#WomeninScience #WomeninSTEM
🤝 SatCen welcomed the NATO Military Committee.
Discussions highlighted SatCen’s #GEOINT support to EU decision-making and explored future EU–NATO cooperation in line with existing treaties & respecting agreed principles.
🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4rvo51L
Discussions highlighted SatCen’s #GEOINT support to EU decision-making and explored future EU–NATO cooperation in line with existing treaties & respecting agreed principles.
🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4rvo51L
February 5, 2026 at 3:01 PM
🤝 SatCen welcomed the NATO Military Committee.
Discussions highlighted SatCen’s #GEOINT support to EU decision-making and explored future EU–NATO cooperation in line with existing treaties & respecting agreed principles.
🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4rvo51L
Discussions highlighted SatCen’s #GEOINT support to EU decision-making and explored future EU–NATO cooperation in line with existing treaties & respecting agreed principles.
🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4rvo51L
SatCen is hiring an Artificial intelligence and Machine Learning Architect!
In this role, you’ll:
🔷 Focus on the development of ML Applications
🔷 Work closely with the Head of IT Division
🔷 Contribute to key projects for the benefit of SatCen and its end-users.
Apply now: tinyurl.com/SatCen
In this role, you’ll:
🔷 Focus on the development of ML Applications
🔷 Work closely with the Head of IT Division
🔷 Contribute to key projects for the benefit of SatCen and its end-users.
Apply now: tinyurl.com/SatCen
January 30, 2026 at 4:08 PM
SatCen is hiring an Artificial intelligence and Machine Learning Architect!
In this role, you’ll:
🔷 Focus on the development of ML Applications
🔷 Work closely with the Head of IT Division
🔷 Contribute to key projects for the benefit of SatCen and its end-users.
Apply now: tinyurl.com/SatCen
In this role, you’ll:
🔷 Focus on the development of ML Applications
🔷 Work closely with the Head of IT Division
🔷 Contribute to key projects for the benefit of SatCen and its end-users.
Apply now: tinyurl.com/SatCen
🚀 Hovering Horizon, the bimonthly magazine published by the Copernicus Service on Support to EU External and Security Actions (SESA), has released its second issue today.
This edition spotlights “Innovations in Satellite Technology for Environmental Compliance.”
📝Subscribe: bit.ly/4bxNUtz
This edition spotlights “Innovations in Satellite Technology for Environmental Compliance.”
📝Subscribe: bit.ly/4bxNUtz
January 30, 2026 at 12:08 PM
🚀 Hovering Horizon, the bimonthly magazine published by the Copernicus Service on Support to EU External and Security Actions (SESA), has released its second issue today.
This edition spotlights “Innovations in Satellite Technology for Environmental Compliance.”
📝Subscribe: bit.ly/4bxNUtz
This edition spotlights “Innovations in Satellite Technology for Environmental Compliance.”
📝Subscribe: bit.ly/4bxNUtz
🤝 SatCen and EFCA have signed an Administrative Arrangement, strengthening cooperation between our agencies in support of EU strategic objectives.
The partnership enhances the use of Earth-observation geoint for maritime surveillance & reinforces collaboration and complementarity.
🔗 bit.ly/4tcmgbY
The partnership enhances the use of Earth-observation geoint for maritime surveillance & reinforces collaboration and complementarity.
🔗 bit.ly/4tcmgbY
January 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM
🤝 SatCen and EFCA have signed an Administrative Arrangement, strengthening cooperation between our agencies in support of EU strategic objectives.
The partnership enhances the use of Earth-observation geoint for maritime surveillance & reinforces collaboration and complementarity.
🔗 bit.ly/4tcmgbY
The partnership enhances the use of Earth-observation geoint for maritime surveillance & reinforces collaboration and complementarity.
🔗 bit.ly/4tcmgbY
This afternoon, #SatCen Director Tillier joined the 18th European Space Conference.
He highlighted SatCen’s unique role at the crossroads of space, security & defence, the need for continued investment in IT and data, and SatCen’s readiness to support future federated Earth Observation systems.
He highlighted SatCen’s unique role at the crossroads of space, security & defence, the need for continued investment in IT and data, and SatCen’s readiness to support future federated Earth Observation systems.
January 28, 2026 at 4:38 PM
This afternoon, #SatCen Director Tillier joined the 18th European Space Conference.
He highlighted SatCen’s unique role at the crossroads of space, security & defence, the need for continued investment in IT and data, and SatCen’s readiness to support future federated Earth Observation systems.
He highlighted SatCen’s unique role at the crossroads of space, security & defence, the need for continued investment in IT and data, and SatCen’s readiness to support future federated Earth Observation systems.
Join us at the 18th European Space Conference!
📍 Brussels | 🗓️ 27–28 January 2026
✅ Tomorrow at 14:45, Director Louis Tillier will talk on how Earth observation strengthens military readiness and decision-making.
✅ Visit our booth in the Agora to meet the team & talk space, security, and defence.
📍 Brussels | 🗓️ 27–28 January 2026
✅ Tomorrow at 14:45, Director Louis Tillier will talk on how Earth observation strengthens military readiness and decision-making.
✅ Visit our booth in the Agora to meet the team & talk space, security, and defence.
January 27, 2026 at 9:59 AM
Join us at the 18th European Space Conference!
📍 Brussels | 🗓️ 27–28 January 2026
✅ Tomorrow at 14:45, Director Louis Tillier will talk on how Earth observation strengthens military readiness and decision-making.
✅ Visit our booth in the Agora to meet the team & talk space, security, and defence.
📍 Brussels | 🗓️ 27–28 January 2026
✅ Tomorrow at 14:45, Director Louis Tillier will talk on how Earth observation strengthens military readiness and decision-making.
✅ Visit our booth in the Agora to meet the team & talk space, security, and defence.
From detecting hybrid threats and cross-border trafficking to monitoring illegal activities and supporting disaster response & operations in conflict zones, #SatCen supports EU security and defence through #GEOINT.
Find our more by watching our new corporate video!
📹 youtu.be/GfV5SrqsyKk
Find our more by watching our new corporate video!
📹 youtu.be/GfV5SrqsyKk
January 26, 2026 at 11:36 AM
From detecting hybrid threats and cross-border trafficking to monitoring illegal activities and supporting disaster response & operations in conflict zones, #SatCen supports EU security and defence through #GEOINT.
Find our more by watching our new corporate video!
📹 youtu.be/GfV5SrqsyKk
Find our more by watching our new corporate video!
📹 youtu.be/GfV5SrqsyKk
SatCen’s geospatial analysis underpins EU security and defence across a wide range of applications. From early warning to informed decision-making and action, we help turn data into insight—contributing to the EU’s strategic autonomy.
▶ New corporate video launching soon
#space4security #satcen
▶ New corporate video launching soon
#space4security #satcen
January 22, 2026 at 2:05 PM
SatCen’s geospatial analysis underpins EU security and defence across a wide range of applications. From early warning to informed decision-making and action, we help turn data into insight—contributing to the EU’s strategic autonomy.
▶ New corporate video launching soon
#space4security #satcen
▶ New corporate video launching soon
#space4security #satcen
🚀 SatCen was delighted to welcome ESA astronaut
Sara García Alonso!
The visit offered a great opportunity to exchange views on space, science and operational expertise, and to hear insights into her experience as a molecular biologist and astronaut in training.
🔗 bit.ly/49wWAPo
Sara García Alonso!
The visit offered a great opportunity to exchange views on space, science and operational expertise, and to hear insights into her experience as a molecular biologist and astronaut in training.
🔗 bit.ly/49wWAPo
January 22, 2026 at 8:37 AM
🚀 SatCen was delighted to welcome ESA astronaut
Sara García Alonso!
The visit offered a great opportunity to exchange views on space, science and operational expertise, and to hear insights into her experience as a molecular biologist and astronaut in training.
🔗 bit.ly/49wWAPo
Sara García Alonso!
The visit offered a great opportunity to exchange views on space, science and operational expertise, and to hear insights into her experience as a molecular biologist and astronaut in training.
🔗 bit.ly/49wWAPo
🤝 SatCen welcomed Brigadier General Ante Tolić Director of Communications, Information Systems and Cyber Defence of the European Union Military Staff (EUMS).
SatCen experts offered a comprehensive overview of the Centre’s mission, activities and ongoing IT developments.
🔗 bit.ly/4r53rWb
SatCen experts offered a comprehensive overview of the Centre’s mission, activities and ongoing IT developments.
🔗 bit.ly/4r53rWb
January 21, 2026 at 4:42 PM
🤝 SatCen welcomed Brigadier General Ante Tolić Director of Communications, Information Systems and Cyber Defence of the European Union Military Staff (EUMS).
SatCen experts offered a comprehensive overview of the Centre’s mission, activities and ongoing IT developments.
🔗 bit.ly/4r53rWb
SatCen experts offered a comprehensive overview of the Centre’s mission, activities and ongoing IT developments.
🔗 bit.ly/4r53rWb
Every day, SatCen supports EU strategic autonomy through informed decision-making and actions that matter.
Soon, we will share a new way of telling this story... Make sure to stay in orbit 👀
#Space4Security #SatCen #GEOINT #strategicautonomy #earthobservation
Soon, we will share a new way of telling this story... Make sure to stay in orbit 👀
#Space4Security #SatCen #GEOINT #strategicautonomy #earthobservation
January 20, 2026 at 10:33 AM
Every day, SatCen supports EU strategic autonomy through informed decision-making and actions that matter.
Soon, we will share a new way of telling this story... Make sure to stay in orbit 👀
#Space4Security #SatCen #GEOINT #strategicautonomy #earthobservation
Soon, we will share a new way of telling this story... Make sure to stay in orbit 👀
#Space4Security #SatCen #GEOINT #strategicautonomy #earthobservation
This morning, SatCen welcomed a delegation from the Netherlands Ministry of Defence to discuss its mission and the role of geospatial intelligence in EU crisis management and situational awareness.
👉 Read more: bit.ly/3LF8woZ
#Space4Security @nlinspain.bsky.social
👉 Read more: bit.ly/3LF8woZ
#Space4Security @nlinspain.bsky.social
January 9, 2026 at 3:27 PM
This morning, SatCen welcomed a delegation from the Netherlands Ministry of Defence to discuss its mission and the role of geospatial intelligence in EU crisis management and situational awareness.
👉 Read more: bit.ly/3LF8woZ
#Space4Security @nlinspain.bsky.social
👉 Read more: bit.ly/3LF8woZ
#Space4Security @nlinspain.bsky.social
🌎🛰️As the year draws to a close, we wish everyone joyful holidays and a more peaceful New Year.
With 2026 on the horizon, we reaffirm our commitment to advancing EU security and defence, driving innovation & collaboration.
⭐ We wish everyone a prosperous and peaceful New Year!
With 2026 on the horizon, we reaffirm our commitment to advancing EU security and defence, driving innovation & collaboration.
⭐ We wish everyone a prosperous and peaceful New Year!
December 23, 2025 at 9:19 AM
🌎🛰️As the year draws to a close, we wish everyone joyful holidays and a more peaceful New Year.
With 2026 on the horizon, we reaffirm our commitment to advancing EU security and defence, driving innovation & collaboration.
⭐ We wish everyone a prosperous and peaceful New Year!
With 2026 on the horizon, we reaffirm our commitment to advancing EU security and defence, driving innovation & collaboration.
⭐ We wish everyone a prosperous and peaceful New Year!
📍 Copernicus SESA User Workshop | Brussels
#SatCen hosted the #CopernicusSESA User Workshop, bringing together EU institutions, Member States & stakeholders to strengthen cooperation.
Discussions highlighted the role of #EarthObservation in EU external action & security.
🔗 bit.ly/3Yy5rKa
#SatCen hosted the #CopernicusSESA User Workshop, bringing together EU institutions, Member States & stakeholders to strengthen cooperation.
Discussions highlighted the role of #EarthObservation in EU external action & security.
🔗 bit.ly/3Yy5rKa
December 17, 2025 at 10:06 AM
📍 Copernicus SESA User Workshop | Brussels
#SatCen hosted the #CopernicusSESA User Workshop, bringing together EU institutions, Member States & stakeholders to strengthen cooperation.
Discussions highlighted the role of #EarthObservation in EU external action & security.
🔗 bit.ly/3Yy5rKa
#SatCen hosted the #CopernicusSESA User Workshop, bringing together EU institutions, Member States & stakeholders to strengthen cooperation.
Discussions highlighted the role of #EarthObservation in EU external action & security.
🔗 bit.ly/3Yy5rKa
SatCen hosted the latest milestone of the SPIDER project, advancing the design of a European Earth Observation System-of-Systems to strengthen future ISR capabilities.
This achievement also supports wider #EU initiatives such as CoHG and the potential EOGS initiative.
🔗https://bit.ly/3MqptDP
This achievement also supports wider #EU initiatives such as CoHG and the potential EOGS initiative.
🔗https://bit.ly/3MqptDP
December 10, 2025 at 3:31 PM
SatCen hosted the latest milestone of the SPIDER project, advancing the design of a European Earth Observation System-of-Systems to strengthen future ISR capabilities.
This achievement also supports wider #EU initiatives such as CoHG and the potential EOGS initiative.
🔗https://bit.ly/3MqptDP
This achievement also supports wider #EU initiatives such as CoHG and the potential EOGS initiative.
🔗https://bit.ly/3MqptDP
🛰️ We wish our colleagues, friends & partners from #Finland a Happy Independence Day!
📍Helsinki, where some of the festivities will take place.
#EUFamily #earthobservation #IndependenceDay #December6
📍Helsinki, where some of the festivities will take place.
#EUFamily #earthobservation #IndependenceDay #December6
December 6, 2025 at 3:06 PM
🛰️ We wish our colleagues, friends & partners from #Finland a Happy Independence Day!
📍Helsinki, where some of the festivities will take place.
#EUFamily #earthobservation #IndependenceDay #December6
📍Helsinki, where some of the festivities will take place.
#EUFamily #earthobservation #IndependenceDay #December6
🚀 IGARSS 2026: Destination Washington, D.C.!
📄 Paper submissions are now OPEN!
SatCen invites you to submit your abstract to IGARSS 2026 under the topic:
🔹 Earth Observation for Civil Security
🔸 Community Contributed Theme Code: CCT.73
🗓 Deadline: 10 January 2026
🔗 bit.ly/4pUsr1S
#IGARSS2026
📄 Paper submissions are now OPEN!
SatCen invites you to submit your abstract to IGARSS 2026 under the topic:
🔹 Earth Observation for Civil Security
🔸 Community Contributed Theme Code: CCT.73
🗓 Deadline: 10 January 2026
🔗 bit.ly/4pUsr1S
#IGARSS2026
December 5, 2025 at 8:33 AM
🚀 IGARSS 2026: Destination Washington, D.C.!
📄 Paper submissions are now OPEN!
SatCen invites you to submit your abstract to IGARSS 2026 under the topic:
🔹 Earth Observation for Civil Security
🔸 Community Contributed Theme Code: CCT.73
🗓 Deadline: 10 January 2026
🔗 bit.ly/4pUsr1S
#IGARSS2026
📄 Paper submissions are now OPEN!
SatCen invites you to submit your abstract to IGARSS 2026 under the topic:
🔹 Earth Observation for Civil Security
🔸 Community Contributed Theme Code: CCT.73
🗓 Deadline: 10 January 2026
🔗 bit.ly/4pUsr1S
#IGARSS2026
We wish our colleagues, friends & partners from #Romania a Happy #NationalDay!
La mulţi ani, România!
📍Arcul de Triumf, Bucharest, where the military parade will take place.
#EUFamily #romania #nationalday #ziuanationala #1decembrie
La mulţi ani, România!
📍Arcul de Triumf, Bucharest, where the military parade will take place.
#EUFamily #romania #nationalday #ziuanationala #1decembrie
December 1, 2025 at 9:56 AM
We wish our colleagues, friends & partners from #Romania a Happy #NationalDay!
La mulţi ani, România!
📍Arcul de Triumf, Bucharest, where the military parade will take place.
#EUFamily #romania #nationalday #ziuanationala #1decembrie
La mulţi ani, România!
📍Arcul de Triumf, Bucharest, where the military parade will take place.
#EUFamily #romania #nationalday #ziuanationala #1decembrie
“Europe’s strength in space depends on cooperation and coordination.”
Director Tillier delivered this message on behalf of SatCen at ESA’s Ministerial Council, where leaders highlighted Europe’s rising ambitions and the need for unity in a fast-moving space landscape.
🔗 bit.ly/3XlE9q2
#CM25
Director Tillier delivered this message on behalf of SatCen at ESA’s Ministerial Council, where leaders highlighted Europe’s rising ambitions and the need for unity in a fast-moving space landscape.
🔗 bit.ly/3XlE9q2
#CM25
November 27, 2025 at 9:41 AM
“Europe’s strength in space depends on cooperation and coordination.”
Director Tillier delivered this message on behalf of SatCen at ESA’s Ministerial Council, where leaders highlighted Europe’s rising ambitions and the need for unity in a fast-moving space landscape.
🔗 bit.ly/3XlE9q2
#CM25
Director Tillier delivered this message on behalf of SatCen at ESA’s Ministerial Council, where leaders highlighted Europe’s rising ambitions and the need for unity in a fast-moving space landscape.
🔗 bit.ly/3XlE9q2
#CM25
📣 Trainees wanted!
As mentioned during the #SatCenOpenDay earlier this month, new traineeships are now open across several key divisions:
🛰️ Operations
🚀 Capability Development
🏛️ Administration
👉 Discover the roles and apply today: bit.ly/4811uU2
#EUcareers #wearehiring #EUJobs #Space4Security
As mentioned during the #SatCenOpenDay earlier this month, new traineeships are now open across several key divisions:
🛰️ Operations
🚀 Capability Development
🏛️ Administration
👉 Discover the roles and apply today: bit.ly/4811uU2
#EUcareers #wearehiring #EUJobs #Space4Security
November 26, 2025 at 2:36 PM
📣 Trainees wanted!
As mentioned during the #SatCenOpenDay earlier this month, new traineeships are now open across several key divisions:
🛰️ Operations
🚀 Capability Development
🏛️ Administration
👉 Discover the roles and apply today: bit.ly/4811uU2
#EUcareers #wearehiring #EUJobs #Space4Security
As mentioned during the #SatCenOpenDay earlier this month, new traineeships are now open across several key divisions:
🛰️ Operations
🚀 Capability Development
🏛️ Administration
👉 Discover the roles and apply today: bit.ly/4811uU2
#EUcareers #wearehiring #EUJobs #Space4Security
🤝 SatCen was pleased to welcome Mr. André Denk, Chief Executive of the European Defence Agency (#EDA).
The exchange highlighted the strong cooperation between our two agencies in support of European security and defence.
🔗 bit.ly/3KihU13
#SatCen #EUDefence #Security #GEOINT #Space4Security
The exchange highlighted the strong cooperation between our two agencies in support of European security and defence.
🔗 bit.ly/3KihU13
#SatCen #EUDefence #Security #GEOINT #Space4Security
November 25, 2025 at 2:41 PM
🤝 SatCen was pleased to welcome Mr. André Denk, Chief Executive of the European Defence Agency (#EDA).
The exchange highlighted the strong cooperation between our two agencies in support of European security and defence.
🔗 bit.ly/3KihU13
#SatCen #EUDefence #Security #GEOINT #Space4Security
The exchange highlighted the strong cooperation between our two agencies in support of European security and defence.
🔗 bit.ly/3KihU13
#SatCen #EUDefence #Security #GEOINT #Space4Security