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European Union Satellite Centre (SatCen) @eusatellitecentre.bsky.social · 20h

🛰️ 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

European Union Satellite Centre (SatCen) @eusatellitecentre.bsky.social · 4d

🚀 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

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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European Union Satellite Centre (SatCen) @eusatellitecentre.bsky.social · 5d

🤝 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

European Union Satellite Centre (SatCen) @eusatellitecentre.bsky.social · 7d

🎉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

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European Union Satellite Centre (SatCen) @eusatellitecentre.bsky.social · 8d

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.

European Union Satellite Centre (SatCen) @eusatellitecentre.bsky.social · 20d

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.

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European Union Satellite Centre (SatCen) @eusatellitecentre.bsky.social · 21d

🛰️ 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

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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European Union Satellite Centre (SatCen) @eusatellitecentre.bsky.social · 25d

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

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European Union Satellite Centre (SatCen) @eusatellitecentre.bsky.social · Sep 30

🛰️ 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

European Union Satellite Centre (SatCen) @eusatellitecentre.bsky.social · Sep 24

📍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.

European Union Satellite Centre (SatCen) @eusatellitecentre.bsky.social · Sep 22

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. 👏

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European Union Satellite Centre (SatCen) @eusatellitecentre.bsky.social · Sep 19

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

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European Movement Ireland @eumovementireland.bsky.social · Sep 18

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

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European Union Satellite Centre (SatCen) @eusatellitecentre.bsky.social · Sep 16

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

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European Union Satellite Centre (SatCen) @eusatellitecentre.bsky.social · Sep 1

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

European Union Satellite Centre (SatCen) @eusatellitecentre.bsky.social · Aug 20

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

European Union Satellite Centre (SatCen) @eusatellitecentre.bsky.social · Aug 11

🌐 #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

Estimating Flood-Affected Houses as an SDG Indicator to Enhance the Flood Resilience of Sahel Communities Using Geospatial Data

by Miguel A. Belenguer-Plomer, Inês Mendes, Michele Lazzarini, Omar Barrilero, Paula Saameño and Sergio Albani This article is a revised and expanded version of a paper entitled “Development of a meth...

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European Union Satellite Centre (SatCen) @eusatellitecentre.bsky.social · Aug 6

🚀 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

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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European Union Satellite Centre (SatCen) @eusatellitecentre.bsky.social · Aug 5

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.

European Union Satellite Centre (SatCen) @eusatellitecentre.bsky.social · Jul 30

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

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European Union Satellite Centre (SatCen) @eusatellitecentre.bsky.social · Jul 10

🚀 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

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European Union Satellite Centre (SatCen) @eusatellitecentre.bsky.social · Jul 4

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

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Frontex @frontex.bsky.social · Jul 3

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.

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European Union Satellite Centre (SatCen) @eusatellitecentre.bsky.social · Jul 3

🎉 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

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European Union Satellite Centre (SatCen) @eusatellitecentre.bsky.social · Jul 2

📍 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