European Union Satellite Centre (SatCen)
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🛰️ 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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📍 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
This morning, SatCen was pleased to welcome H.E. Amb. Heinrich Schellenberg, Ambassador of Switzerland to Spain and Andorra.
The visit included discussions on SatCen’s work across #space, #security and defence and explored potential avenues for future cooperation.
🔗 bit.ly/48ypldS
The visit included discussions on SatCen’s work across #space, #security and defence and explored potential avenues for future cooperation.
🔗 bit.ly/48ypldS
November 24, 2025 at 3:14 PM
This morning, SatCen was pleased to welcome H.E. Amb. Heinrich Schellenberg, Ambassador of Switzerland to Spain and Andorra.
The visit included discussions on SatCen’s work across #space, #security and defence and explored potential avenues for future cooperation.
🔗 bit.ly/48ypldS
The visit included discussions on SatCen’s work across #space, #security and defence and explored potential avenues for future cooperation.
🔗 bit.ly/48ypldS
At this year's #BSC25, SatCen Director Tillier moderated a session on the military use of space with experts from Industry, EU, NATO and national space commands.
Thank you to all panelists for their valuable insights on threat assessment, policy, future investments, & civil–military cooperation!
Thank you to all panelists for their valuable insights on threat assessment, policy, future investments, & civil–military cooperation!
November 19, 2025 at 3:47 PM
At this year's #BSC25, SatCen Director Tillier moderated a session on the military use of space with experts from Industry, EU, NATO and national space commands.
Thank you to all panelists for their valuable insights on threat assessment, policy, future investments, & civil–military cooperation!
Thank you to all panelists for their valuable insights on threat assessment, policy, future investments, & civil–military cooperation!
🛰️ On Nov. 7, the SatCen Open Day 2025 went live from Madrid!
Over 200 students joined to explore how SatCen supports EU security & defence
🎥 Missed it? www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEhA...
🔗https://bit.ly/49ZIdDC
👀 Stay tuned for upcoming traineeship & job opportunities!
#SatCenOpenDay
Over 200 students joined to explore how SatCen supports EU security & defence
🎥 Missed it? www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEhA...
🔗https://bit.ly/49ZIdDC
👀 Stay tuned for upcoming traineeship & job opportunities!
#SatCenOpenDay
SatCen Open Day - Second Edition
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November 19, 2025 at 10:15 AM
🛰️ On Nov. 7, the SatCen Open Day 2025 went live from Madrid!
Over 200 students joined to explore how SatCen supports EU security & defence
🎥 Missed it? www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEhA...
🔗https://bit.ly/49ZIdDC
👀 Stay tuned for upcoming traineeship & job opportunities!
#SatCenOpenDay
Over 200 students joined to explore how SatCen supports EU security & defence
🎥 Missed it? www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEhA...
🔗https://bit.ly/49ZIdDC
👀 Stay tuned for upcoming traineeship & job opportunities!
#SatCenOpenDay
We wish our colleagues, friends and partners from #Latvia a Happy #IndependenceDay!
📍Riga & the Freedom Monument, where some of the festivities will take place.
#EUFamily #Latvija #nationalday #November18 #Latvia107
📍Riga & the Freedom Monument, where some of the festivities will take place.
#EUFamily #Latvija #nationalday #November18 #Latvia107
November 18, 2025 at 10:07 AM
We wish our colleagues, friends and partners from #Latvia a Happy #IndependenceDay!
📍Riga & the Freedom Monument, where some of the festivities will take place.
#EUFamily #Latvija #nationalday #November18 #Latvia107
📍Riga & the Freedom Monument, where some of the festivities will take place.
#EUFamily #Latvija #nationalday #November18 #Latvia107
SatCen was honoured to welcome H.E. Mr. Roel Nieuwenkamp, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Spain.
🤝 This visit reinforced SatCen’s commitment to cooperation and dialogue with Member States in support of peace and security in Europe.
🔗 bit.ly/4oF9KyU
🤝 This visit reinforced SatCen’s commitment to cooperation and dialogue with Member States in support of peace and security in Europe.
🔗 bit.ly/4oF9KyU
November 13, 2025 at 9:27 AM
SatCen was honoured to welcome H.E. Mr. Roel Nieuwenkamp, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Spain.
🤝 This visit reinforced SatCen’s commitment to cooperation and dialogue with Member States in support of peace and security in Europe.
🔗 bit.ly/4oF9KyU
🤝 This visit reinforced SatCen’s commitment to cooperation and dialogue with Member States in support of peace and security in Europe.
🔗 bit.ly/4oF9KyU
On 5 November 2025, #SatCen had the honour of welcoming H.E. Mr Thomas Byrne, Ireland’s Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence.
Discussions focused on #EU cooperation and resilience, and on the strategic value of #GEOINT for EU decision-making.
🔗 bit.ly/3LiO3pH
Discussions focused on #EU cooperation and resilience, and on the strategic value of #GEOINT for EU decision-making.
🔗 bit.ly/3LiO3pH
November 6, 2025 at 11:02 AM
On 5 November 2025, #SatCen had the honour of welcoming H.E. Mr Thomas Byrne, Ireland’s Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence.
Discussions focused on #EU cooperation and resilience, and on the strategic value of #GEOINT for EU decision-making.
🔗 bit.ly/3LiO3pH
Discussions focused on #EU cooperation and resilience, and on the strategic value of #GEOINT for EU decision-making.
🔗 bit.ly/3LiO3pH
🛰️ Ready for the SatCen Open Day?
This Friday, SatCen will discuss how the Centre supports EU security and defence through geospatial intelligence.
Expect insights from the experts and a closer look at the career opportunities.
📅 Friday, 7 November (10:00–11:45 CET)
🔗https://bit.ly/3JbqDl8
This Friday, SatCen will discuss how the Centre supports EU security and defence through geospatial intelligence.
Expect insights from the experts and a closer look at the career opportunities.
📅 Friday, 7 November (10:00–11:45 CET)
🔗https://bit.ly/3JbqDl8
November 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
🛰️ Ready for the SatCen Open Day?
This Friday, SatCen will discuss how the Centre supports EU security and defence through geospatial intelligence.
Expect insights from the experts and a closer look at the career opportunities.
📅 Friday, 7 November (10:00–11:45 CET)
🔗https://bit.ly/3JbqDl8
This Friday, SatCen will discuss how the Centre supports EU security and defence through geospatial intelligence.
Expect insights from the experts and a closer look at the career opportunities.
📅 Friday, 7 November (10:00–11:45 CET)
🔗https://bit.ly/3JbqDl8
🚀 The bimonthly Hovering Horizon magazine, published by the Copernicus Service on Support to EU External and Security Actions (#SESA) is back! The first issue will be released today, presenting the topic: “End-to-End EO Constellations in Member States.”
🔗 bit.ly/4hygLPn
🔗 bit.ly/4hygLPn
Hovering Horizon
The bimonthly periodical to be informed on the state of the art in the world of Space and Security
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October 30, 2025 at 2:16 PM
🚀 The bimonthly Hovering Horizon magazine, published by the Copernicus Service on Support to EU External and Security Actions (#SESA) is back! The first issue will be released today, presenting the topic: “End-to-End EO Constellations in Member States.”
🔗 bit.ly/4hygLPn
🔗 bit.ly/4hygLPn
🤝 Last week, SatCen had the pleasure of welcoming #SIAC Directors for discussions on the Centre's recent activities.
The complementarity between our work provides EU Member States with a more comprehensive situational picture in support of #EU security and defence.
#Space4Security #GEOINT
The complementarity between our work provides EU Member States with a more comprehensive situational picture in support of #EU security and defence.
#Space4Security #GEOINT
October 30, 2025 at 8:37 AM
🤝 Last week, SatCen had the pleasure of welcoming #SIAC Directors for discussions on the Centre's recent activities.
The complementarity between our work provides EU Member States with a more comprehensive situational picture in support of #EU security and defence.
#Space4Security #GEOINT
The complementarity between our work provides EU Member States with a more comprehensive situational picture in support of #EU security and defence.
#Space4Security #GEOINT
🎉SatCen wishes our colleagues, friends and partners from Czechia a Happy National Day! Krásný státní svátek, Česká republiko!
🛰️ Vítkov Hill in Prague, where the wreath-laying and official commemorations will take place.
#EUFamily #EU #europeanunion #NationalDay #CzechRepublic #Prague #Czechia
🛰️ Vítkov Hill in Prague, where the wreath-laying and official commemorations will take place.
#EUFamily #EU #europeanunion #NationalDay #CzechRepublic #Prague #Czechia
October 28, 2025 at 11:30 AM
🎉SatCen wishes our colleagues, friends and partners from Czechia a Happy National Day! Krásný státní svátek, Česká republiko!
🛰️ Vítkov Hill in Prague, where the wreath-laying and official commemorations will take place.
#EUFamily #EU #europeanunion #NationalDay #CzechRepublic #Prague #Czechia
🛰️ Vítkov Hill in Prague, where the wreath-laying and official commemorations will take place.
#EUFamily #EU #europeanunion #NationalDay #CzechRepublic #Prague #Czechia
At the 3rd Copernicus Contributing Missions Workshop, #SatCen shared how new EO data—multi/thermal/hyper-spectral, atmospheric & RF—can enhance #SESA support to EU External & Security Action.
🤝Strengthening collaboration with @ec.europa.eu, @esa.int, Contributing Missions & Copernicus Services.
🤝Strengthening collaboration with @ec.europa.eu, @esa.int, Contributing Missions & Copernicus Services.
October 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
At the 3rd Copernicus Contributing Missions Workshop, #SatCen shared how new EO data—multi/thermal/hyper-spectral, atmospheric & RF—can enhance #SESA support to EU External & Security Action.
🤝Strengthening collaboration with @ec.europa.eu, @esa.int, Contributing Missions & Copernicus Services.
🤝Strengthening collaboration with @ec.europa.eu, @esa.int, Contributing Missions & Copernicus Services.
This afternoon, Director Louis Tillier joined a high-level panel on “European Defence Readiness in & from Space.”
He highlighted the need for speed, integration & cooperation in a rapidly changing world — and the power of GEOINT to support Europe’s defence.
🔑 Interoperability. Integration. Trust.
He highlighted the need for speed, integration & cooperation in a rapidly changing world — and the power of GEOINT to support Europe’s defence.
🔑 Interoperability. Integration. Trust.
October 14, 2025 at 3:01 PM
This afternoon, Director Louis Tillier joined a high-level panel on “European Defence Readiness in & from Space.”
He highlighted the need for speed, integration & cooperation in a rapidly changing world — and the power of GEOINT to support Europe’s defence.
🔑 Interoperability. Integration. Trust.
He highlighted the need for speed, integration & cooperation in a rapidly changing world — and the power of GEOINT to support Europe’s defence.
🔑 Interoperability. Integration. Trust.
🛰️ The countdown is on!
The SatCen Open Day is just around the corner - and the streaming link is now live! 🔗
Join us online on 7 November (10:00–11:45 CET) for the 2nd edition of our Open Day.
📅 Save the date: 7 November 2025
🎥 Join the live stream: bit.ly/3JbqDl8
#SatCenOpenDay #Space4Security
The SatCen Open Day is just around the corner - and the streaming link is now live! 🔗
Join us online on 7 November (10:00–11:45 CET) for the 2nd edition of our Open Day.
📅 Save the date: 7 November 2025
🎥 Join the live stream: bit.ly/3JbqDl8
#SatCenOpenDay #Space4Security
SatCen Open Day 7 Noviembre 2025
Join the European Union Satellite Centre (SatCen) for its second Open Day, streaming live from Madrid. This event is aimed at university students and young professionals, particularly those with exper...
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October 14, 2025 at 11:01 AM
🛰️ The countdown is on!
The SatCen Open Day is just around the corner - and the streaming link is now live! 🔗
Join us online on 7 November (10:00–11:45 CET) for the 2nd edition of our Open Day.
📅 Save the date: 7 November 2025
🎥 Join the live stream: bit.ly/3JbqDl8
#SatCenOpenDay #Space4Security
The SatCen Open Day is just around the corner - and the streaming link is now live! 🔗
Join us online on 7 November (10:00–11:45 CET) for the 2nd edition of our Open Day.
📅 Save the date: 7 November 2025
🎥 Join the live stream: bit.ly/3JbqDl8
#SatCenOpenDay #Space4Security
The 7th #BiDS25 in Riga brought together 500+ participants from 40+ countries, 23 exhibitors & 18 satellite events — a true hub for innovation in #SpaceData 🚀
At #SatCen, we turn data into knowledge & knowledge into action for Europe’s security & resilience.
🔗http://bit.ly/3KID5Jx
At #SatCen, we turn data into knowledge & knowledge into action for Europe’s security & resilience.
🔗http://bit.ly/3KID5Jx
October 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM
The 7th #BiDS25 in Riga brought together 500+ participants from 40+ countries, 23 exhibitors & 18 satellite events — a true hub for innovation in #SpaceData 🚀
At #SatCen, we turn data into knowledge & knowledge into action for Europe’s security & resilience.
🔗http://bit.ly/3KID5Jx
At #SatCen, we turn data into knowledge & knowledge into action for Europe’s security & resilience.
🔗http://bit.ly/3KID5Jx
🛰️ SatCen Open Day is back!
📅 7 Nov 2025 | 10:00–11:45 CET
📍 Online (link coming soon)
👩🎓 Tailored for university students and young professionals in #IT, #Geospatial, #Security, and #Defence.
Discover our mission, meet our experts & explore EU careers in space, security & defence.
#SatCenOpenDay
📅 7 Nov 2025 | 10:00–11:45 CET
📍 Online (link coming soon)
👩🎓 Tailored for university students and young professionals in #IT, #Geospatial, #Security, and #Defence.
Discover our mission, meet our experts & explore EU careers in space, security & defence.
#SatCenOpenDay
September 30, 2025 at 11:39 AM
🛰️ SatCen Open Day is back!
📅 7 Nov 2025 | 10:00–11:45 CET
📍 Online (link coming soon)
👩🎓 Tailored for university students and young professionals in #IT, #Geospatial, #Security, and #Defence.
Discover our mission, meet our experts & explore EU careers in space, security & defence.
#SatCenOpenDay
📅 7 Nov 2025 | 10:00–11:45 CET
📍 Online (link coming soon)
👩🎓 Tailored for university students and young professionals in #IT, #Geospatial, #Security, and #Defence.
Discover our mission, meet our experts & explore EU careers in space, security & defence.
#SatCenOpenDay
📍SatCen joined the final plenary of the EU-funded #ENEXA project in Paderborn (18–19 Sep).
💡 We built two apps applying Knowledge Graphs to #GEOINT, boosting data integration and detection capabilities, and led the Requirements & Platform WP.
✅ With goals met, ENEXA is ready for review.
💡 We built two apps applying Knowledge Graphs to #GEOINT, boosting data integration and detection capabilities, and led the Requirements & Platform WP.
✅ With goals met, ENEXA is ready for review.
September 24, 2025 at 8:10 AM