The Europe Direct NCA centre hosted a conference on Europe and space at the Côte d’Azur Observatory. The event was a unique opportunity for students from the University of the Côte d’Azur, as well as for technicians and professionals in the field, to attend technical presentations and gain valuable insights into EU space programs and their management.
The first presentation, by Patrick Michel, an astrophysicist at the Côte d’Azur Observatory, explored the theme of “Europe in Space: Exploring and Deflecting Asteroids to Protect the Earth”. This was followed by Fabienne Daveran, a member of the National Contact Point for Horizon Europe’s Space Cluster, who shed light on various aspects related to the research and innovation community within European programs.
A guided tour of the Côte d’Azur Observatory and the adjacent museum concluded the event, making the experience even more immersive and complete.
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The EU’s investments in space activities aim not only to facilitate the daily lives of European citizens but also to address and adapt to the needs and challenges of today’s global situation.
For this reason, the EU Space Program 2021-2027 ensures high-quality space data and services and delivers socio-economic benefits, including economic growth and job creation within the EU.
Furthermore, through its EU Space Program, the EU seeks to strengthen its security and strategic autonomy while asserting a greater and more influential role as a key player in the sector.
Among the EU’s flagship programs in this field are Copernicus, Galileo, EGNOS, Secure SATCOM, and SSA.
(More info: https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/policies/eu-space-programme/ )