On 7 November 2025, #SatCen had the honour of welcoming H.E. Ms. Catherine Vautrin, French Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs. Discussions focused on #EU cooperation and resilience and the strategic value of geospatial intelligence (#GEOINT).

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

🛰️ 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

🚀 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

🤝 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

🎉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

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.

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.

🛰️ 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 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

🛰️ 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

📍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.

Denis Bruckert, Head of the Copernicus Unit at #SatCen, joined the panel on “Space-Based Services in EU Efforts Against Illegal Activities” at 10 Years of Copernicus at Frontex. Thanks to @frontex.bsky.social for hosting — we look forward to continued cooperation. 👏

BiDS is just around the corner! #BiDS25 will bring together experts from across sectors to explore how space-based Big Data powers science, innovation, and policy-making. 🌍 We will see you in Riga soon — to unleash the full power of space! 🗓️29 Sept – 3 Oct 🔗http://bit.ly/46Br2oW @esa.int

This week's EU Job and Traineeship List 👉 bit.ly/EMIJobs-List This week's list includes: Two positions with @eumovementireland.bsky.social in Dublin Policy Officer @ec.europa.eu in Brussels Proofreader @eusatellitecentre.bsky.social in Madrid

We’re expanding our team—multiple roles open! 🔷 System Support Officer 📅 09 Oct 👉 bit.ly/47Gj53O 🔷 IT Software Development Project Manager 📅 09 Oct 👉 bit.ly/4pvspOC 🔷 Project Officer 📅 01 Oct 👉 bit.ly/4pr4rDX 🔷 Proofreader 📅 25 Sep 👉 bit.ly/3K5145x 🔷 Imagery Analyst 📅 18 Sep 👉 bit.ly/4gr0j2z

We wish our colleagues, friends & partners from #Slovakia a happy Constitution Day! Sťastný deň ústavy ! 📍Bratislava, where some of the festivities will take place. #EUFamily #NationalDay #ConstitutionDay

We wish our colleagues, friends & partners from #Hungary a happy #SaintStephensDay ! Boldog augusztus 20-át, Magyarország! 📍Budapest, where some of the festivities will take place. #EUFamily #NationalDay #August20 #Budapest #Magyarország

🌐 #SatCenInsights is back! This week, we explore how our RTDI team is using geospatial data to estimate flood-affected houses across Sahel ecoregions — a key SDG indicator for resilience. 🔗Find out more: bit.ly/3UmzYZq

🚀 The bimonthly Hovering Horizon magazine, published by the Copernicus Service on Support to EU External and Security Actions (SESA) is launching soon. 📝Subscribe to receive the first upcoming issue: bit.ly/45DXxDq #Space4Security #CopernicusSESA #HoveringHorizon #EO4Security #geospatialanalysis

In July, SatCen Director Louis Tillier met with General Seán Clancy, @chaireumc.bsky.social‬, to discuss EU defence priorities and the CEUMC’s role in guiding #EU missions & operations under CSDP. SatCen remains unwavering in supporting EU decision-making and operational effectiveness.

SatCen and the EU Space Security Accreditation Board signed a memorandum of cooperation on the potential future EU Earth Observation Governmental Service (EOGS) pilot project. A step forward in support of autonomous EU decision-making in security & defence. 🔗 bit.ly/44UP3aQ @euspa.bsky.social

🚀 We’re excited to announce the return of Hovering Horizon, a bimonthly magazine published by the Copernicus Service on Support to EU External and Security Actions (SESA). 🔍 Stay tuned for updates, features & cutting-edge Earth Observation technologies for security! #Space4Security #CopernicusSESA

SatCen joined the @embed2scale.bsky.social General Assembly at DLR Munich (1–2 July) to review progress and align on mid-term goals. As leader of the maritime awareness use case, SatCen is applying AI-driven compression to enhance EO data use for vessel detection. 🔗https://bit.ly/44x5DMk

Our partnership with @eusatellitecentre.bsky.social began when prompt, coordinated action was more critical than ever amid the migration crisis in 2015. Since then it has evolved to meet the demands of an increasingly complex security environment.

🎉 Celebrating 10 years of SatCen-Frontex partnership! Together we've: 🔹 Processed 2,173 requests 🔹 Delivered 6,832 geospatial products 🔹 Analysed 9,280 satellite images 🔹 Trained 390 officers in border IMINT Thank you @frontex.bsky.social for the trust & shared mission. 🔗https://bit.ly/4lbeYkb

📍 SatCen was proud to contribute to this year’s Living Planet Symposium (#LPS25). From advancing maritime surveillance with AI to supporting cultural heritage protection, our delegation shared key insights on the role of EO in civil security and GEOINT. 🔗https://bit.ly/44LaZos

SatCen extends its best wishes to Denmark as it assumes the Presidency of the Council of the EU! We remain fully committed to delivering #geospatialintelligence for informed CFSP/CSDP decision-making — reinforcing the EU’s strategic autonomy in an increasingly challenging global landscape.

#OTD in 1991, the Council of Ministers of the (then) WEU met in Vianden, Luxembourg, and decided to establish the WEU Satellite Centre — the foundation of today's #SatCen. 🛰️ A key step in the #EU's journey toward strategic autonomy. #Space4Security #SatCenHistory #strategicautonomy #EUdefence

We wish our colleagues, friends & partners from #Slovenia a Happy Statehood Day! Vesel dan državnosti! 🛰️ Ljubljana, where some of the festivities will take place. #EUfamily #statehoodday #EU #ljubljana

📍In Dorval, SatCen Director Louis Tillier met with Dr. Ulrich Seidenberger, Deputy Director of the NATO Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence (#CCASCOE) to discuss joint priorities and explore future cooperation in alignment with the Joint EU-NATO Declaration of January 2023.

We wish our colleagues, friends & partners from #Luxembourg a Happy #Nationalfeierdag! 🛰️ Luxembourg City, where festivities started on Friday, and will continue today with an official ceremony at the Luxembourg Philharmonie. #EUFamily #SchéinenNationalfeierdag

🚀 From 10–12 June, SatCen joined the ATLANTIS 7th General Assembly & LSP#1 Open Days in Avigliana and the Santa Petronilla Tunnel, with a visit to the Fréjus Tunnel. 🌍 We highlighted how Earth Observation supports the resilience of key cross-border infrastructure.

We wish our colleagues, friends & partners from #Portugal a happy #NationalDay! Feliz Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas! 🛰️Lagos, Algarve, which has been designated as the official host city for 2025’s nationwide celebrations #EUfamily #10dejunho #DiadePortugal

🚀 SatCen will head to Vienna for the ESA #LPS25 (23-27 June). 📌 Participation will include: 🔹 Co-chairing a session on EO for civil security 🔹 Presenting AI-driven maritime surveillance innovations 🔹 Sharing insights on #CopernicusSESA & heritage protection 📅 More on the programme: bit.ly/4mOF2mx

📢 📑 SatCen Annual Report 2024 is now available! In a world of growing complexity and uncertainty, the need for #GEOINT to first understand this complexity, then shape actions and policies has never been so high. 🔍 Discover how SatCen supports a more secure and informed Europe: bit.ly/3SHiSoo

Glad Nationaldag Sverige! Today, SatCen joins our Swedish colleagues, partners and friends in the celebration of Sweden’s National Day. 📍Stockholm, where #NationalDay celebrations will take place. #EUFamily #SverigesNationalDag #6juni #nationaldagen #svenskaflaggansdag #Sweden

📍Today, SatCen hosted RADM Vasileios Gryparis, Operation Commander of EUNAVFOR ASPIDES & delegation. The visit highlighted the Centre’s tailored GEOINT support to Operation ASPIDES and reinforced our shared commitment to maritime security and EU strategic objectives. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4kXDMf7

SatCen wishes our colleagues, friends and partners from #Denmark a happy Constitution Day! 🇩🇰🎉 Glædelig Grundlovsdag! 📷#Copenhagen, where the celebrations will take place. #EUFamily #ConstitutionDay #Grundlovsdag #DanishConstitutionDay

📍On 3 June, SatCen had the honour of welcoming H.E. Mr. Juraj Blanár, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Slovak Republic. The visit highlighted the Centre’s role in supporting EU strategic autonomy through #GEOINT analysis. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/3HopGVu

🚀Registration is now OPEN! Join us at Big Data from Space 2025 in Riga, Latvia from 29 Sept – 03 Oct 2025! #BiDS25 brings together experts across sectors to explore how space-based Big Data powers science, innovation & policy-making. 🔗 Secure your spot now: bit.ly/43tQcFE

SatCen wishes our colleagues and friends from #Italy a buona festa della Repubblica! 🇮🇹🇪🇺 🛰️In celebration, we travel to beautiful #Rome, along the shores of the Tiber River. #EUFamily #ItalianNationalDay #NationalDay #RepublicDay #FestadellaRepubblica

🇱🇹🤝🇪🇺 This afternoon, SatCen had the honour of welcoming H.E. Mr. Kęstutis Budrys, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania. Insightful discussions on EU security, strategic autonomy and future cooperation marked the visit — with a deep dive into SatCen’s operational capabilities. 🔗 bit.ly/3FyZ8QG

🛰️ This morning, SatCen welcomed the French IHEDN for a visit on EU security and defence. The delegation explored the Centre's mission, CFSP/CSDP support, and geospatial intelligence contributions to EU strategic autonomy. 👉 More on the visit: bit.ly/4dIL43O #Space4Security #EUdefence #SatCen

📍SatCen was honoured to welcome H.E. Ms. Tanja Fajon Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia. The visit highlighted SatCen’s key role in supporting EU CFSP/CSDP through GEOINT and cutting-edge technologies like AI. 🔗 bit.ly/4jo1L5M

🌊 As the EU holds the world’s largest exclusive economic zone, protecting our maritime domain is crucial for the environment, economy, and security. On European Maritime Day, SatCen reaffirms its commitment to sustainability, safety, and security at sea!

You can still submit your abstract for #BiDS25 until 23 May. Join us in Riga (29 Sept – 3 Oct) to explore how emerging technologies and space-driven Big Data are advancing insight, innovation, and impact across science, industry, and climate policy. 🔗 bit.ly/43ppQDl

✨May is #EUDiversityMonth! Diversity is one of Europe’s greatest strengths. Across the EU, different backgrounds, ideas & experiences come together to tackle shared challenges. ⭐ United in diversity isn’t just a motto. It's how we work, create & grow every day. #EUAgencies #StrongerTogether

Last week, SatCen joined the GEO Global Forum “The Earth Talks” in Rome to discuss EO’s role in security & resilience. Grateful to the GEO community for the insightful exchanges and collaboration. Find out more: bit.ly/4keVLNE #GEOWeek2025 #SatCen #EarthObservation #Security #Resilience

On 14 May, SatCen welcomed H.E. Martin Vojtašovič, State Secretary of the Slovak Ministry of Defence & Amb. H.E. Juraj Tomaga. 🤝 Strengthening EU-SK ties, with focus on GEOINT, strategic cooperation, and strengthening EU situational awareness. 🔗 Full story: bit.ly/43gkgTC