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GSS EU Science Funding Gateway

GOVSATCOM Service developments and demonstrations

Summary

The European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) provides safe and secure European satellite navigation services, advances the commercialization of Galileo, EGNOS, and Copernicus data and services, engages in secure satellite communications (GOVSATCOM & IRIS2), and operates the EUSST Front Desk. EUSPA is also responsible for accrediting the security of all 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.

Programme Name

European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA)

Programme Description

The European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) provides safe and secure European satellite navigation services, advances the commercialization of Galileo, EGNOS, and Copernicus data and services, engages in secure satellite communications (GOVSATCOM & IRIS2), and operates the EUSST Front Desk. EUSPA is also responsible for accrediting the security of all 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.

Programme Details

Call

GOVSATCOM Service developments and demonstrations

Detailed Call Description

This topic address service developments in support to all High Level User Needs, including direct involvement of users and with emphasis on civilian users and interoperability of services. This should include Pooling & Sharing demonstrations, in particular on services enabled by new technology developments such as ground segment, RPAS, optical communications or Internet of Things.

R&I for the consolidation of integrated use cases and demonstration of EU GOVSATCOM service interoperability in real user environment:

  • Development of an innovative use case (e.g. in the area of crisis management, surveillance, critical infrastructure etc.) exploiting a combination of secure SATCOM services, such as Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) and Fixed Satellite Service (FSS);
  • Interoperability of services based on pooled and shared capacities from different satellite systems;
  • Interoperability of governmental satellite-based communication services with terrestrial communication services;
  • Development of end to end secure, interoperable, quickly deployable, affordable and user-friendly GOVSATCOM user services ;
  • Integrated application leveraging the synergies with services provided by other Space Programme components (Galileo, EGNOS, Copernicus, SSA);
  • Proof of concept in a real user environment;
  • Awareness and outreach activities in favour of EU GOVSATCOM user uptake.

    • R&I Areas to be addressed:

  • Interoperability between satellite communication systems’ services;
  • Seamless handover between satellite and terrestrial communications networks for the provision of governmental communications services;
  • Service level interoperability between commercial and MS owned satellite communications systems;
  • Integration of EU GOVSATCOM services with services provided by the other components of the Space Regulation.

    • Financing percentage by EU or other bodies / Level of Subsidy or Loan

    100%

    Programme Category
    EU Competitive Programmes
    Total Budget
    €9,100,000
    Thematic Categories
    • Research, Technological Development and Innovation
    • Space
    Eligibility for Participation
    • Central Government
    • Researchers/Research Centers/Institutions
    • State-owned Enterprises
    Call Opening Date
    03/11/2022
    Call Closing Date
    02/03/2023
    EU Contact Point

    EUSPA: https://www.euspa.europa.eu/about/contact

    E-mail address: com@euspa.europa.eu

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