Rodrigo da Costa
@rodrigodacosta.bsky.social
Executive Director of EUSPA, EU Agency for the Space Programme. Delivering secure and performant #EUSpace services for a more competitive, safe and sustainable EU.
Opening the EU Space User Consultation Platform and Downstream Day. Glad to see so many users joining us both on-site and online. Your feedback drives our work.
At @euspa.bsky.social, we remain committed to delivering trusted services and ramping up new ones!
www.euspa-ucp.eu
At @euspa.bsky.social, we remain committed to delivering trusted services and ramping up new ones!
www.euspa-ucp.eu
December 4, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Opening the EU Space User Consultation Platform and Downstream Day. Glad to see so many users joining us both on-site and online. Your feedback drives our work.
At @euspa.bsky.social, we remain committed to delivering trusted services and ramping up new ones!
www.euspa-ucp.eu
At @euspa.bsky.social, we remain committed to delivering trusted services and ramping up new ones!
www.euspa-ucp.eu
ESA's Ministerial Council 2025
In complementarity with @esa.int and @ec.europa.eu, EUSPA ensures exploitation, security & market uptake of the EU Space Programme via Galileo, EGNOS, EU SST and soon GOVSATCOM Hub - turning innovation into services that strengthen resilience.
#CM25 @euspa.bsky.social
In complementarity with @esa.int and @ec.europa.eu, EUSPA ensures exploitation, security & market uptake of the EU Space Programme via Galileo, EGNOS, EU SST and soon GOVSATCOM Hub - turning innovation into services that strengthen resilience.
#CM25 @euspa.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM
ESA's Ministerial Council 2025
In complementarity with @esa.int and @ec.europa.eu, EUSPA ensures exploitation, security & market uptake of the EU Space Programme via Galileo, EGNOS, EU SST and soon GOVSATCOM Hub - turning innovation into services that strengthen resilience.
#CM25 @euspa.bsky.social
In complementarity with @esa.int and @ec.europa.eu, EUSPA ensures exploitation, security & market uptake of the EU Space Programme via Galileo, EGNOS, EU SST and soon GOVSATCOM Hub - turning innovation into services that strengthen resilience.
#CM25 @euspa.bsky.social
Thank you, Ambassador Mina Noor and the Embassy of the Netherlands in Czechia, for the visit and the discussion on EU Space.
The Netherlands is an integral part of EU Space & EUSPA activities:
-host of the Galileo Reference Centre (GRC) in Noordwijk
-home to a Galileo Sensor Station (GSS) in Bonaire
The Netherlands is an integral part of EU Space & EUSPA activities:
-host of the Galileo Reference Centre (GRC) in Noordwijk
-home to a Galileo Sensor Station (GSS) in Bonaire
November 21, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Thank you, Ambassador Mina Noor and the Embassy of the Netherlands in Czechia, for the visit and the discussion on EU Space.
The Netherlands is an integral part of EU Space & EUSPA activities:
-host of the Galileo Reference Centre (GRC) in Noordwijk
-home to a Galileo Sensor Station (GSS) in Bonaire
The Netherlands is an integral part of EU Space & EUSPA activities:
-host of the Galileo Reference Centre (GRC) in Noordwijk
-home to a Galileo Sensor Station (GSS) in Bonaire
Thank you, @eesc.bsky.social Energy, Transport & Digital, for the visit and the insightful exchange on the EU Space Act and the role of civil society in shaping it.
As @euspa.bsky.social we stand ready to contribute to its implementation.
As @euspa.bsky.social we stand ready to contribute to its implementation.
November 21, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Thank you, @eesc.bsky.social Energy, Transport & Digital, for the visit and the insightful exchange on the EU Space Act and the role of civil society in shaping it.
As @euspa.bsky.social we stand ready to contribute to its implementation.
As @euspa.bsky.social we stand ready to contribute to its implementation.
Today in Sweden with the disaster-risk management community, discussing how the EU Space Programme supports national authorities across prevention, preparedness, response and recovery.
Here's how it works in practice ⬇️
Here's how it works in practice ⬇️
November 12, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Today in Sweden with the disaster-risk management community, discussing how the EU Space Programme supports national authorities across prevention, preparedness, response and recovery.
Here's how it works in practice ⬇️
Here's how it works in practice ⬇️
A pleasure to welcome H.E. Alan Gibbons, the Ambassador of Ireland in the Czech Republic, to EUSPA.
We exchanged on how Horizon EU and CASSINI can help SMEs and startups scale. Celtonn is an excellent Irish example of this momentum: they have just become part of the CASSINI Business Accelerator.
We exchanged on how Horizon EU and CASSINI can help SMEs and startups scale. Celtonn is an excellent Irish example of this momentum: they have just become part of the CASSINI Business Accelerator.
November 7, 2025 at 11:40 AM
A pleasure to welcome H.E. Alan Gibbons, the Ambassador of Ireland in the Czech Republic, to EUSPA.
We exchanged on how Horizon EU and CASSINI can help SMEs and startups scale. Celtonn is an excellent Irish example of this momentum: they have just become part of the CASSINI Business Accelerator.
We exchanged on how Horizon EU and CASSINI can help SMEs and startups scale. Celtonn is an excellent Irish example of this momentum: they have just become part of the CASSINI Business Accelerator.
Aalborg Space Conference
EUSPA: user-oriented, with security at heart. How:
- Users 1st: EU Space services built on real needs. Join UCP to see how: www.euspa-ucp.eu
- Security by design: we operate GSMC & EU SST Front Desk, & contribute to GOVSATCOM
- Backing innovators via CASSINI and Horizon EU
EUSPA: user-oriented, with security at heart. How:
- Users 1st: EU Space services built on real needs. Join UCP to see how: www.euspa-ucp.eu
- Security by design: we operate GSMC & EU SST Front Desk, & contribute to GOVSATCOM
- Backing innovators via CASSINI and Horizon EU
October 21, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Aalborg Space Conference
EUSPA: user-oriented, with security at heart. How:
- Users 1st: EU Space services built on real needs. Join UCP to see how: www.euspa-ucp.eu
- Security by design: we operate GSMC & EU SST Front Desk, & contribute to GOVSATCOM
- Backing innovators via CASSINI and Horizon EU
EUSPA: user-oriented, with security at heart. How:
- Users 1st: EU Space services built on real needs. Join UCP to see how: www.euspa-ucp.eu
- Security by design: we operate GSMC & EU SST Front Desk, & contribute to GOVSATCOM
- Backing innovators via CASSINI and Horizon EU
Today, I formally enter my second mandate as Executive Director of @euspa.bsky.social.
Since 2021, EUSPA has become the user-oriented operational arm of the EU Space Programme, delivering secure and high-performing space services that support the EU’s economy, safety and autonomy.
Since 2021, EUSPA has become the user-oriented operational arm of the EU Space Programme, delivering secure and high-performing space services that support the EU’s economy, safety and autonomy.
October 16, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Today, I formally enter my second mandate as Executive Director of @euspa.bsky.social.
Since 2021, EUSPA has become the user-oriented operational arm of the EU Space Programme, delivering secure and high-performing space services that support the EU’s economy, safety and autonomy.
Since 2021, EUSPA has become the user-oriented operational arm of the EU Space Programme, delivering secure and high-performing space services that support the EU’s economy, safety and autonomy.
Happy to see the best European space talent here in Prague for our CASSINI Entrepreneurship Days.
From CASSINI Challenges winners to fast-growing start-ups and scale-ups, the energy here showed how far Europe’s space entrepreneurship has come, and how much further we can go.
@euspa.bsky.social
From CASSINI Challenges winners to fast-growing start-ups and scale-ups, the energy here showed how far Europe’s space entrepreneurship has come, and how much further we can go.
@euspa.bsky.social
October 9, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Happy to see the best European space talent here in Prague for our CASSINI Entrepreneurship Days.
From CASSINI Challenges winners to fast-growing start-ups and scale-ups, the energy here showed how far Europe’s space entrepreneurship has come, and how much further we can go.
@euspa.bsky.social
From CASSINI Challenges winners to fast-growing start-ups and scale-ups, the energy here showed how far Europe’s space entrepreneurship has come, and how much further we can go.
@euspa.bsky.social
As part of the “Europe’s new space race” panel at the Politico Europe – Competitive Europe Summit 2025, I highlighted the importance of security in satellite navigation, the latest service developments, and strengthening our capacity to protect critical sectors.
@politico.eu
@euspa.bsky.social
@politico.eu
@euspa.bsky.social
October 2, 2025 at 3:54 PM
As part of the “Europe’s new space race” panel at the Politico Europe – Competitive Europe Summit 2025, I highlighted the importance of security in satellite navigation, the latest service developments, and strengthening our capacity to protect critical sectors.
@politico.eu
@euspa.bsky.social
@politico.eu
@euspa.bsky.social
EGNOS Workshop 2025:
EGNOS continues to grow. In 2024, EGNOS ESMAS became operational, bringing new benefits to maritime. We are working to combine EGNOS with Galileo HAS, OSNMA and Copernicus to support safer, cleaner navigation. This also extends to @ertms.bsky.social.
EGNOS continues to grow. In 2024, EGNOS ESMAS became operational, bringing new benefits to maritime. We are working to combine EGNOS with Galileo HAS, OSNMA and Copernicus to support safer, cleaner navigation. This also extends to @ertms.bsky.social.
October 1, 2025 at 2:40 PM
EGNOS Workshop 2025:
EGNOS continues to grow. In 2024, EGNOS ESMAS became operational, bringing new benefits to maritime. We are working to combine EGNOS with Galileo HAS, OSNMA and Copernicus to support safer, cleaner navigation. This also extends to @ertms.bsky.social.
EGNOS continues to grow. In 2024, EGNOS ESMAS became operational, bringing new benefits to maritime. We are working to combine EGNOS with Galileo HAS, OSNMA and Copernicus to support safer, cleaner navigation. This also extends to @ertms.bsky.social.
World Space Business Week: SATCOM, GNSS and Earth Observation work best when they work together. Security is the connector. EUSPA’s work on security contributes to secured EU Space Programme services that best serve the user community.
#WSBW #WSBW25 @euspa.bsky.social
#WSBW #WSBW25 @euspa.bsky.social
September 19, 2025 at 8:38 AM
World Space Business Week: SATCOM, GNSS and Earth Observation work best when they work together. Security is the connector. EUSPA’s work on security contributes to secured EU Space Programme services that best serve the user community.
#WSBW #WSBW25 @euspa.bsky.social
#WSBW #WSBW25 @euspa.bsky.social
Great to welcome Robert de Groot, Andra-Diana Migiu, and Gabriela Mates from EIB to EUSPA HQ today. We discussed European priorities for space, security, and strategic autonomy, and how our close cooperation supports innovation, SMEs, start-ups, and a stronger Europe.
@eib.org
@euspa.bsky.social
@eib.org
@euspa.bsky.social
September 5, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Great to welcome Robert de Groot, Andra-Diana Migiu, and Gabriela Mates from EIB to EUSPA HQ today. We discussed European priorities for space, security, and strategic autonomy, and how our close cooperation supports innovation, SMEs, start-ups, and a stronger Europe.
@eib.org
@euspa.bsky.social
@eib.org
@euspa.bsky.social
Welcoming Swedish Defence Minister Pål Jonson to EUSPA.
From safeguarding assets to building secure communications, EUSPA is working to ensure space strengthens European resilience and autonomy.
Sweden is an active contributor to the EU Space Programme, making today’s exchange especially meaningful.
From safeguarding assets to building secure communications, EUSPA is working to ensure space strengthens European resilience and autonomy.
Sweden is an active contributor to the EU Space Programme, making today’s exchange especially meaningful.
September 4, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Welcoming Swedish Defence Minister Pål Jonson to EUSPA.
From safeguarding assets to building secure communications, EUSPA is working to ensure space strengthens European resilience and autonomy.
Sweden is an active contributor to the EU Space Programme, making today’s exchange especially meaningful.
From safeguarding assets to building secure communications, EUSPA is working to ensure space strengthens European resilience and autonomy.
Sweden is an active contributor to the EU Space Programme, making today’s exchange especially meaningful.
When in the Netherlands: just a short walk from Noordwijk beach, you’ll find the Galileo Reference Centre.
Together with DG DEFIS colleagues, we visited the GRC, monitoring Galileo’s performance daily. It provides EUSPA and EU stakeholders with an independent check on the quality of GNSS services.
Together with DG DEFIS colleagues, we visited the GRC, monitoring Galileo’s performance daily. It provides EUSPA and EU stakeholders with an independent check on the quality of GNSS services.
September 4, 2025 at 12:48 PM
When in the Netherlands: just a short walk from Noordwijk beach, you’ll find the Galileo Reference Centre.
Together with DG DEFIS colleagues, we visited the GRC, monitoring Galileo’s performance daily. It provides EUSPA and EU stakeholders with an independent check on the quality of GNSS services.
Together with DG DEFIS colleagues, we visited the GRC, monitoring Galileo’s performance daily. It provides EUSPA and EU stakeholders with an independent check on the quality of GNSS services.
Pleased to welcome the French Senate delegation to EUSPA.
A timely discussion on the #EUSpace Programme and the role France and the EU member states play in it.
Valuable exchange with Senators Nicole Duranton and Thierry Meignen and Defence Attaché Col. Stéphane Kayser.
@senat.fr @euspa.bsky.social
A timely discussion on the #EUSpace Programme and the role France and the EU member states play in it.
Valuable exchange with Senators Nicole Duranton and Thierry Meignen and Defence Attaché Col. Stéphane Kayser.
@senat.fr @euspa.bsky.social
July 1, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Pleased to welcome the French Senate delegation to EUSPA.
A timely discussion on the #EUSpace Programme and the role France and the EU member states play in it.
Valuable exchange with Senators Nicole Duranton and Thierry Meignen and Defence Attaché Col. Stéphane Kayser.
@senat.fr @euspa.bsky.social
A timely discussion on the #EUSpace Programme and the role France and the EU member states play in it.
Valuable exchange with Senators Nicole Duranton and Thierry Meignen and Defence Attaché Col. Stéphane Kayser.
@senat.fr @euspa.bsky.social
As a multisite agency, we enjoy the moments together. This year’s team-building event in Prague was a (literally) hands-on experience - creative, colourful, and collaborative.
Great to reconnect and recharge with the @euspa.bsky.social team!
Great to reconnect and recharge with the @euspa.bsky.social team!
June 23, 2025 at 2:25 PM
As a multisite agency, we enjoy the moments together. This year’s team-building event in Prague was a (literally) hands-on experience - creative, colourful, and collaborative.
Great to reconnect and recharge with the @euspa.bsky.social team!
Great to reconnect and recharge with the @euspa.bsky.social team!
Back at #PSSISpace.
Our mission at @euspa.bsky.social is to keep the EU Space Programme secure.
From the Galileo Security Monitoring Centre to the EU SST and EU Space ISAC, we’re bridging civil and governmental sectors, sharing expertise and building resilience together.
@pssiprague.bsky.social
Our mission at @euspa.bsky.social is to keep the EU Space Programme secure.
From the Galileo Security Monitoring Centre to the EU SST and EU Space ISAC, we’re bridging civil and governmental sectors, sharing expertise and building resilience together.
@pssiprague.bsky.social
June 18, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Back at #PSSISpace.
Our mission at @euspa.bsky.social is to keep the EU Space Programme secure.
From the Galileo Security Monitoring Centre to the EU SST and EU Space ISAC, we’re bridging civil and governmental sectors, sharing expertise and building resilience together.
@pssiprague.bsky.social
Our mission at @euspa.bsky.social is to keep the EU Space Programme secure.
From the Galileo Security Monitoring Centre to the EU SST and EU Space ISAC, we’re bridging civil and governmental sectors, sharing expertise and building resilience together.
@pssiprague.bsky.social
Space drives innovation and is key to Europe’s safety. From secure communications to crisis response, EU Space delivers real value.
To keep moving forward, we need: tech, talent and funding. With CASSINI, Horizon Europe and more, we’re backing the next generation of entrepreneurs.
#GLOBSEC2025
To keep moving forward, we need: tech, talent and funding. With CASSINI, Horizon Europe and more, we’re backing the next generation of entrepreneurs.
#GLOBSEC2025
June 12, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Space drives innovation and is key to Europe’s safety. From secure communications to crisis response, EU Space delivers real value.
To keep moving forward, we need: tech, talent and funding. With CASSINI, Horizon Europe and more, we’re backing the next generation of entrepreneurs.
#GLOBSEC2025
To keep moving forward, we need: tech, talent and funding. With CASSINI, Horizon Europe and more, we’re backing the next generation of entrepreneurs.
#GLOBSEC2025
Recently, we had the pleasure of welcoming a Spanish embassy and ICEX Invest in Spain delegation to EUSPA.
A productive visit covering EUSPA activities, EU Space components, and their uptake in Spain. The upcoming 4th Horizon Europe call presents a great opportunity to build on this momentum.
A productive visit covering EUSPA activities, EU Space components, and their uptake in Spain. The upcoming 4th Horizon Europe call presents a great opportunity to build on this momentum.
June 4, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Recently, we had the pleasure of welcoming a Spanish embassy and ICEX Invest in Spain delegation to EUSPA.
A productive visit covering EUSPA activities, EU Space components, and their uptake in Spain. The upcoming 4th Horizon Europe call presents a great opportunity to build on this momentum.
A productive visit covering EUSPA activities, EU Space components, and their uptake in Spain. The upcoming 4th Horizon Europe call presents a great opportunity to build on this momentum.
EU Space Days in Gdańsk: the EU Space Programme has matured into a strategic asset for Europe through its applications on the ground.
The real value of space materialises in its diverse downstream services: supporting businesses, climate action, and governmental users.
@euspa.bsky.social
The real value of space materialises in its diverse downstream services: supporting businesses, climate action, and governmental users.
@euspa.bsky.social
May 29, 2025 at 3:28 PM
EU Space Days in Gdańsk: the EU Space Programme has matured into a strategic asset for Europe through its applications on the ground.
The real value of space materialises in its diverse downstream services: supporting businesses, climate action, and governmental users.
@euspa.bsky.social
The real value of space materialises in its diverse downstream services: supporting businesses, climate action, and governmental users.
@euspa.bsky.social
How can space support transport & infrastructure?
- Copernicus tracks landslides, ground movement & extreme weather impacts on roads, bridges & rail.
- Over 200k wagons use EGNOS and Galileo for real-time rail tracking.
- A single EGNOS-enabled descent can save 150kg CO₂ per flight.
#ITF25
- Copernicus tracks landslides, ground movement & extreme weather impacts on roads, bridges & rail.
- Over 200k wagons use EGNOS and Galileo for real-time rail tracking.
- A single EGNOS-enabled descent can save 150kg CO₂ per flight.
#ITF25
May 22, 2025 at 8:58 AM
How can space support transport & infrastructure?
- Copernicus tracks landslides, ground movement & extreme weather impacts on roads, bridges & rail.
- Over 200k wagons use EGNOS and Galileo for real-time rail tracking.
- A single EGNOS-enabled descent can save 150kg CO₂ per flight.
#ITF25
- Copernicus tracks landslides, ground movement & extreme weather impacts on roads, bridges & rail.
- Over 200k wagons use EGNOS and Galileo for real-time rail tracking.
- A single EGNOS-enabled descent can save 150kg CO₂ per flight.
#ITF25
At CYSAT 2025, I spoke about cybersecurity and operational security of space infrastructure.
Security is not just a technical function; it's a matter of strategic autonomy. @euspa.bsky.social mission is to ensure that the EU Space Programme remains safe and resilient in the face of evolving threats.
Security is not just a technical function; it's a matter of strategic autonomy. @euspa.bsky.social mission is to ensure that the EU Space Programme remains safe and resilient in the face of evolving threats.
May 16, 2025 at 12:19 PM
At CYSAT 2025, I spoke about cybersecurity and operational security of space infrastructure.
Security is not just a technical function; it's a matter of strategic autonomy. @euspa.bsky.social mission is to ensure that the EU Space Programme remains safe and resilient in the face of evolving threats.
Security is not just a technical function; it's a matter of strategic autonomy. @euspa.bsky.social mission is to ensure that the EU Space Programme remains safe and resilient in the face of evolving threats.
At the New Space Atlantic Summit, we spotlighted how @horizoneu.bsky.social fuels EU Space innovation.
With EUSPA support, projects with Portuguese participation - like SPACE4Cities and OVERWATCH - show how European startups drive change in areas like urban development & emergency management.
With EUSPA support, projects with Portuguese participation - like SPACE4Cities and OVERWATCH - show how European startups drive change in areas like urban development & emergency management.
May 14, 2025 at 5:03 PM
At the New Space Atlantic Summit, we spotlighted how @horizoneu.bsky.social fuels EU Space innovation.
With EUSPA support, projects with Portuguese participation - like SPACE4Cities and OVERWATCH - show how European startups drive change in areas like urban development & emergency management.
With EUSPA support, projects with Portuguese participation - like SPACE4Cities and OVERWATCH - show how European startups drive change in areas like urban development & emergency management.