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- 1EU unveils new Space Threat Response Architecture●The new EU Space Threat Response Architecture explained
The European External Action Service has presented a new EU Space Threat Response Architecture, a framework for how the bloc would detect, assess and respond to threats against its space assets such as satellites and communications infrastructure. The explanation outlines how civilian and military bodies would coordinate, reflecting growing concern about hostile activity in orbit.
- 2EU Council strengthens space threat response framework▼Council strengthens EU space threat response architecture
The Council of the European Union has announced measures to strengthen the EU's architecture for responding to threats in space. The move is part of broader European efforts to protect space-based infrastructure, such as satellites and navigation systems, which are increasingly vital to security, communications and the economy. Details of the specific measures were not immediately available, but the announcement underlines growing EU concern about vulnerabilities in orbit.
- 3ESA hires OVHcloud and CGI for Earth observation data system▼ESA taps OVHcloud, CGI to build system for Earth observation data
The European Space Agency has awarded contracts to French cloud provider OVHcloud and IT services firm CGI to build a new system for handling Earth observation data. The platform will support the processing and distribution of the large volumes of satellite data ESA collects, strengthening European capacity in space data infrastructure.
- 4Second EU Access to Space conference charts path from policy to orbit●OBSERVER: Second EU Access to Space conference maps a path from policy to orbit
The European Union held its second Access to Space conference, aimed at translating European space policy into practical launch capabilities. According to an observer report carried by the EU's space agenda, the meeting mapped how Europe can move from policy frameworks to actually reaching orbit, amid growing interest in securing independent and competitive access to space for EU programmes and industry.
- 5Open Cosmos joins first Vaduz Space Dialogue on EU space connectivity●Open Cosmos attends first Vaduz Space Dialogue to advance federated EU approach to space-based connectivity
UK-based satellite firm Open Cosmos attended the inaugural Vaduz Space Dialogue, a meeting in Liechtenstein focused on shaping a federated European Union approach to space-based connectivity. The gathering brings together industry and policy figures to discuss how European states can coordinate satellite communications infrastructure, a priority area as the EU advances initiatives such as IRIS² and seeks greater strategic autonomy in space.