48-842: The European Union Agency for the Space Programme ( EUSPA ) is a space agency , managing the European Union Space Programme as one of the agencies of the European Union (EU). It was initially created as the European Global Navigation Satellite Systems Supervisory Authority (GSA) in 2004, reorganised into the European Global Navigation Satellite Systems Agency (also GSA) in 2010, and established in its current form on May 12, 2021 . EUSPA
96-593: A Spanish study to prepare the center. The GSC deployment agreement was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 23 February 2012, which stated that the global network of ground stations as part of the Galileo program included six centers and one station. The GSC is one of these six ground stations (MCC, GSMC, GSC, GRC). The centre provides the following services: The GSC acts as an interface between
144-532: A budget of 14 872 million euros within the multiannual financial framework 2021–2027, the highest amount ever committed by Brussels for space programmes. It entered force on 12 May 2021. The initial aim of the European Union (EU) was to integrate the European Space Agency (ESA) as agency of the EU by 2014. While the EU and its member states fund together 86% of the budget of ESA, it is not an EU agency . ESA
192-412: A comparative summary of demonstrated capabilities across the countries that have invested in the pursuit of space-based objectives. Government space agency organizations are established with objectives that include national prestige, exploitation of remote sensing information, communications, education, and economic development. These agencies tend to be civil in nature (vs military) and serve to advance
240-486: A competence center for OS and CS service aspects, which are accessible to users via the user help desk and the web portal. The information is provided by a communication platform, an electronic library with Galileo and GNSS reference documentation as well as by the ad hoc provision of specific Galileo information. The GSC supports the Open Service and Commercial Service and their applications. The European GNSS Service Center
288-402: A reference is included to that program's first demonstration of the technical capacity or capability to meet the defined objective. The fifth listing identifies countries that are considering or are developing space agency organizations but have not ratified formation or operation as of yet. Note as well that the demonstrated capabilities represent the national (or regional) capacity to achieve
336-530: A science payload from a sub-orbital or orbital mission. Several space agencies, both national and international, have demonstrated all four of those capabilities. 2013 (NADA) 2023 (NATA) This group of agencies have developed or are developing launch infrastructure including space launch sites, suborbital launch technology, orbital launch systems, and reusable hardware technologies. This group of agencies have developed advanced technological capabilities required for travel and study of other heavenly bodies within
384-612: A technological progression in complexity and capacity that historically aligned to the developments that occurred during the 20th century space race between the United States and the Soviet Union. It is not intended to offer that this is the only path to advanced space faring status; variations and adaptations are expected and are likely to occur based on the technological capabilities that are available to today as opposed to 50 or more years ago. For each identified "Demonstrated capability"
432-537: Is a separate entity from the European Space Agency (ESA), although the two entities work together closely. EUSPA operates the Galileo and European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS) services with the aim to provide a European alternative to the already established and advanced American, Russian and Chinese systems e.g. GPS , Glonass and BeiDou . Although providing increased position and timing precision, Galileo and EGNOS have recently faced disruption in
480-488: Is a separate entity from the European Space Agency (ESA), although the two entities work together closely. EUSPA operates the Galileo and European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS) services with the aim to provide a European alternative to the already established and advanced American, Russian and Chinese systems e.g. GPS , Glonass and BeiDou . Although providing increased position and timing precision, Galileo and EGNOS have recently faced disruption in
528-775: Is an integral part of the European GNSS infrastructure, which represents the interface between the Galileo system and the users of the Galileo Open Service (OS) and the Galileo Commercial Service (CS). The GNSS Service Center is located in Madrid, in the facilities of the Spanish National Aerospace Institute (INTA) , in Torrejón de Ardoz . The GSC acts as an interface between the Galileo system and
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#1732844083769576-624: Is maintained from the US defence budget, whereas ESA's money is used for developing the European Galileo positioning system. For European contributors to ESA, the national budgets shown include also their contributions to ESA. Eight government space agencies, the United States (NASA), China (CNSA), France (CNES), Germany (DLR), India (ISRO), Italy (ASI), Japan (JAXA) and Russia (Roscosmos), have annual budgets of more than one billion US dollars . European GNSS Agency The European Union Agency for
624-491: Is officialized in the Financial Framework Partnership Agreement (FFPA). Whereas ESA's focus will be on the design and development of technical elements of the EU space programs, EUSPA will handle the operational elements of those programs. The European GNSS Service Centre (GSC) is an integral part of the European GNSS infrastructure, which represents the interface between the Galileo system and
672-551: Is partnered with the EU on its two current flagship space programs, the Copernicus series of Earth observation satellites and the Galileo satellite navigation system , with ESA providing technical oversight and, in the case of Copernicus, some of the funding. The EU, though, has shown an interest in expanding into new areas, hence the proposal to rename and expand its satellite navigation agency (the European GNSS Agency ) into
720-543: The Copernicus series of Earth observation satellites and the Galileo satellite navigation system , with ESA providing technical oversight and, in the case of Copernicus, some of the funding. The EU, though, has shown an interest in expanding into new areas, hence the proposal to rename and expand its satellite navigation agency (the European GNSS Agency ) into the EU Agency for the Space Programme. The proposal drew strong criticism from ESA and many ESA and EU member states, as it
768-746: The Council on the EU Space Programme. On 28 April 2021, the European Parliament approved the update of the EU Space Programme regulation paving the way to the creation of the European Union Agency for the Space Programme. The regulation creates the European Union Space Agency for Space Programme, defines its competences and functioning, as well as a budget of 14 872 million euros within the multiannual financial framework 2021–2027,
816-514: The European Commission welcomed the political agreement between the European Parliament and the Council on the EU Space Programme. On 28 April 2021, the European Parliament approved the update of the EU Space Programme regulation paving the way to the creation of the European Union Agency for the Space Programme. The regulation creates the European Union Space Agency for Space Programme, defines its competences and functioning, as well as
864-591: The Galileo programme funds and dealing with any matters relating to satellite radio-navigation. In June 2018, the European Commission proposed to transform the European GNSS Agency into the European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA), aggregating and consolidating the agency's role for Galileo , EGNOS , the Earth Observation constellation of Copernicus and a new Governmental Satellite Communication (GOVSATCOM) initiative. In December 2020,
912-627: The Roscosmos State Corporation for Space Activities (Roscosmos) of Russia, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), and the China National Space Agency (CNSA). The space agency listings are segregated to enable identification of subsets of the complete list that have advanced to higher levels or technical or programmatic proficiency in accordance with the following: The four listings identify
960-544: The Solar System . These involve the capacity to leave the local area around the planet Earth for lunar and/or missions to other bodies in the Solar System. As of February 2023, six (6) countries/agencies have achieved objectives necessary to be listed here. This category is formed by agencies that operate and construct satellites in extraterrestrial environments, but do not have the capability to transport those satellites to
1008-694: The Vice President of the EC Antonio Tajani and the Spanish Minister of Transport José Blanco López . This letter of intent outlined the conditions and requirements for hosting the GNSS Service Center (GSC) in Spain and for conducting a Spanish study to prepare the center. The GSC deployment agreement was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 23 February 2012, which stated that
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#17328440837691056-551: The EU Agency for the Space Programme. The proposal drew strong criticism from ESA and many ESA and EU member states, as it was perceived as encroaching on ESA's turf. In January 2021, after years of acrimonious relations, EU and ESA officials mended their relationship, with the EU Internal Market commissioner Thierry Breton saying "The European space policy will continue to rely on ESA and its unique technical, engineering and science expertise,” and that “ESA will continue to be
1104-400: The European GNSS Agency into the European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA), aggregating and consolidating the agency's role for Galileo , EGNOS , the Earth Observation constellation of Copernicus and a new Governmental Satellite Communication (GOVSATCOM) initiative. In December 2020, the European Commission welcomed the political agreement between the European Parliament and
1152-538: The European GNSS Supervisory Authority (GSA), reorganised in 2010 into the European GNSS Agency (also GSA), and based in Prague , Czech Republic , since 1 September 2012, the agency was initially responsible for managing and monitoring the use of the Galileo programme funds and dealing with any matters relating to satellite radio-navigation. In June 2018, the European Commission proposed to transform
1200-462: The European Green Deal and digital transition, enhances Union safety and security, and strengthens autonomy and resilience. Established in 2004 as the European GNSS Supervisory Authority (GSA), reorganised in 2010 into the European GNSS Agency (also GSA), and based in Prague , Czech Republic , since 1 September 2012, the agency was initially responsible for managing and monitoring the use of
1248-513: The European agency for space matters. If we are to be successful in our European strategy for space, and we will be, I will need ESA by my side." ESA director Josef Aschbacher reciprocated, saying "I would really like to make ESA the main agency, the go-to agency of the European Commission for all its flagship programs." ESA and EUSPA are now seen to have distinct roles and competencies, which
1296-473: The Galileo system and the open service users as well as between the commercial service providers and / or users. It also provides users with CS service performance assessment and notifications. The GSC sets up a competence center for OS and CS service aspects, which are accessible to users via the user help desk and the web portal. The information is provided by a communication platform, an electronic library with Galileo and GNSS reference documentation as well as by
1344-424: The Space Programme ( EUSPA ) is a space agency , managing the European Union Space Programme as one of the agencies of the European Union (EU). It was initially created as the European Global Navigation Satellite Systems Supervisory Authority (GSA) in 2004, reorganised into the European Global Navigation Satellite Systems Agency (also GSA) in 2010, and established in its current form on May 12, 2021 . EUSPA
1392-549: The ad hoc provision of specific Galileo information. The GSC supports the Open Service and Commercial Service and their applications. Space agency Government space agencies are established by governments of countries or regional groupings of countries to establish a means for advocating for and/or engaging in activities related to outer space , exploitation of space systems, and space exploration . The listings summarize all countries and regional authorities that have established space agencies. The listings established
1440-589: The ad hoc provision of specific Galileo information. The GSC supports the Open Service and Commercial Service and their applications. The European GNSS Service Center was inaugurated in May 2013 by vice-president of the European Commission Antonio Tajani , Commissioner for Industry and Entrepreneurship and the Spanish Minister of Development Ana Pastor . The center itself was named as a tribute to
1488-552: The benefits of exploitation and/or exploration of space. Government agencies span the spectrum from ancient organizations with small budgets to mature national or regional enterprises such as the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) of the United States, the European Space Agency (ESA) which coordinates for more than 20 constituent countries, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA),
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1536-512: The commercialization of Galileo , EGNOS , and Copernicus data and services, engages in secure satellite communications (GOVSATCOM and IRIS2 ), and operates the EU SST Front Desk. EUSPA is responsible for the security accreditation of all the EU Space Programme components. By fostering innovation in the space sector and above and collaborating with the EU Space community, EUSPA contributes to
1584-608: The commercialization of Galileo , EGNOS , and Copernicus data and services, engages in secure satellite communications (GOVSATCOM and IRIS2), and operates the EU SST Front Desk. EUSPA is responsible for the security accreditation of all the EU Space Programme components. By fostering innovation in the space sector and above and collaborating with the EU Space community, EUSPA contributes to the European Green Deal and digital transition, enhances Union safety and security, and strengthens autonomy and resilience. Established in 2004 as
1632-533: The continuity of service due to major delays in the launch of the remainder of the Galileo first-generation satellites. SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launched the European Commission’s Galileo L12 mission to medium Earth orbit from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Saturday, April 27 at 8:34 p.m. ET. EUSPA provides safe and secure European satellite navigation services, advances
1680-405: The continuity of service due to major delays in the launch of the remainder of the Galileo first-generation satellites. SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launched the European Commission’s Galileo L12 mission to medium Earth orbit from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Saturday, April 27 at 8:34 p.m. ET. EUSPA provides safe and secure European satellite navigation services, advances
1728-518: The date when it was terminated. Additionally, the strategic nature of many space programs result in cooperation between civil agency and military organizations to meet unique staff and technical proficiencies required to support space programs given the geographic expanse required to ensure successful operation. As of 2024, nearly 80 different government space agencies are in existence, including more than 70 national space agencies and several international agencies. Initial competencies demonstrated include
1776-496: The desired orbit/trajectory/landing spot. As far as we know as of the 10th May 2024, five space agencies have achieved the requirements to be listed here: This small group of countries/space agencies have demonstrated the highest technological capacity with systems and solutions that support human spaceflight along with the ancillary technological capabilities to support human activity in orbit and/or on extraterrestrial bodies. The missions identified (and personnel when appropriate) are
1824-412: The first successful accomplishments of each activity. The annual budgets listed are the official budgets of national space agencies available in public domain. The budgets are not normalized to the expenses of space research in different countries, i.e. higher budget does not necessarily mean more activity or better performance in space exploration. Budget could be used for different projects: e.g. GPS
1872-450: The former Vice President of the EC " Loyola de Palacio ", the then Commissioner for Transport. On 17 March 2011, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by the Vice President of the EC Antonio Tajani and the Spanish Minister of Transport José Blanco López . This letter of intent outlined the conditions and requirements for hosting the GNSS Service Center (GSC) in Spain and for conducting
1920-409: The funding and nomination of candidates to serve as astronauts, cosmonauts, or taikonauts with the countries/organizations executing human spaceflight solutions. Other demonstrated capabilities include the operation of a satellite (e.g. a communications or remote sensing system) largely developed and/or delivered by a third party, the domestic development of a satellite system, and the capacity to recover
1968-470: The global network of ground stations as part of the Galileo program included six centers and one station. The GSC is one of these six ground stations (MCC, GSMC, GSC, GRC). The centre provides the following services: The GSC acts as an interface between the Galileo system and the open service users as well as between the commercial service providers and / or users. It also provides users with CS service performance assessment and notifications. The GSC sets up
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2016-403: The highest amount ever committed by Brussels for space programmes. It entered force on 12 May 2021. The initial aim of the European Union (EU) was to integrate the European Space Agency (ESA) as agency of the EU by 2014. While the EU and its member states fund together 86% of the budget of ESA, it is not an EU agency . ESA is partnered with the EU on its two current flagship space programs,
2064-454: The identified objective. These listings do not attempt to determine which programs were uniquely or solely funded by the space agency itself. For each listing, the short name or acronym identified is the English version, with the native language version below. The date of the founding of the space agency is the date of first operations where applicable. If the space agency is no longer running, then
2112-450: The main agency, the go-to agency of the European Commission for all its flagship programs." ESA and EUSPA are now seen to have distinct roles and competencies, which is officialized in the Financial Framework Partnership Agreement (FFPA). Whereas ESA's focus will be on the design and development of technical elements of the EU space programs, EUSPA will handle the operational elements of those programs. The European GNSS Service Centre (GSC)
2160-450: The open service users as well as between the commercial service providers and / or users. It also provides users with CS service performance assessment and notifications. The GSC sets up a competence center for OS and CS service aspects, which are accessible to users via the user help desk and the web portal. The information is provided by a communication platform, an electronic library with Galileo and GNSS reference documentation as well as by
2208-478: The users of the Galileo Open Service (OS) and the Galileo Commercial Service (CS). The GNSS Service Center is located in Madrid, in the facilities of the Spanish National Aerospace Institute (INTA) , in Torrejón de Ardoz . The GSC acts as an interface between the Galileo system and the open service users as well as between the commercial service providers and / or users. It also provides users with CS service performance assessment and notifications. The GSC sets up
2256-406: Was inaugurated in May 2013 by vice-president of the European Commission Antonio Tajani , Commissioner for Industry and Entrepreneurship and the Spanish Minister of Development Ana Pastor . The center itself was named as a tribute to the former Vice President of the EC " Loyola de Palacio ", the then Commissioner for Transport. On 17 March 2011, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by
2304-598: Was perceived as encroaching on ESA's turf. In January 2021, after years of acrimonious relations, EU and ESA officials mended their relationship, with the EU Internal Market commissioner Thierry Breton saying "The European space policy will continue to rely on ESA and its unique technical, engineering and science expertise,” and that “ESA will continue to be the European agency for space matters. If we are to be successful in our European strategy for space, and we will be, I will need ESA by my side." ESA director Josef Aschbacher reciprocated, saying "I would really like to make ESA
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