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European Space Expo Europ ean Space Harnessing Policy Space to s erve the citizen The EU is establishing a European Space Policy and setting up a strong European Space Programme. These initiatives are vital to the growth and development of our society and will have a direct positive impact on our lives. European Space Expo The establishment of a Europe-wide Space Policy demon- strates the ability of the EU to take the lead in areas of Discover what space strategic importance that link a variety of policy areas - from telecommunications to humanitarian aid. brings to your life Along with Europe’s two flagship Space Programmes, Galileo (global satellite navigation system) and GMES (global monitoring for environment and security system), Europe is also strengthening its capacity for sea monitor- ing, border surveillance, space exploration and providing all EU countries with access to space. European Space Policy will ensure that Europe plays a lead- ing and significant role in space and that space-based tech- nologies maximise benefits to its citizens and contribute to competitiveness, growth and job creation. Space Research – New ideas for a brighter future European Commission Space Research and Development activities play an important part in European Space Policy and complement the efforts of Member States and other key players, including the European Space Agency (ESA). Europe has been active in the space sector for decades. Its activities range from launchers and space exploration, to satellite applications that provide services to society. Space Research contributes to achieving important objectives in areas such as transport, agriculture, fisher- ies, emergency management, humanitarian aid and more. Services based on Space Research allow the efficient func- Horse Guards Parade tioning of modern society. For example, satellites deliver live news broadcasts, enable modern navigation systems St. James’s Park and provide weather forecasts. London 3 - 9 December 2012 ec.europa.eu/eu-space-expo GALILEO elcome curacy, reliability and independ GM W Global ac ence K ES pace Expo! eeping an ey uropean S e on the to the E planet Through this unique, travelling exhibition, the wide range Galileo, Europe’s global satellite GMES is Europe’s initiative for building an autonomous of benefits that Space brings to Europe are literally at your navigation system, will offer inde- Earth monitoring capacity to improve the well-being and fingertips! Here you are invited to see, touch and experience pendent positioning, navigation security of European citizens. what Europe is doing in, and with, Space - and how these and timing services and be initiatives are already improving our quality of life. interoperable with the American We face a number of critical changes to our way of life. GPS and the Russian Glonass The well being of future generations depends on effective Thanks to European Union investment systems, offering enhanced environmental policies and immediate actions to in state-of-the-art Satellite Navi- combined performance. ensure our security. To respond to today’s gation (Galileo and EGNOS) challenges, decision makers require and Earth Observation (GMES) Galileo will consist of 30 satel- reliable information on how and services, citizens across Europe lites circling at about 23,000 km why our planet and its climate will enjoy safer, more efficient above Earth. It will offer 5 services: are changing. GMES is Europe’s and more environmentally- 1. Open Service: free and open to the public response to the urgent need for friendly lives. Plus, the services 2. Public Regulated Service: secure service accurate, reliable and timely and applications brought to us using encrypted signals for government use environmental information. by the EU Space Programme are 3. Search & Rescue Service: Europe’s contribution to the expected to create global market How GMES works international Cospas–Sarsat Search & Rescue system opportunities and help to support 4. Safety-of-Life Service: Available for aviation now thanks Using data from Earth observation job creation and economic growth well satellites, ground sensors, atmosphere into the future. to EGNOS, Galileo will further improve service performance monitors and ocean buoys, GMES provides critical environmental information in the form 5. Commercial Service: highly accurate trusted data for The market for global satellite navigation applications will of maps, datasets, reports, targeted alerts, and more. reach €240bn by the end of the decade, with about 7 % of professional users gross domestic product – equal to €800bn in Europe – reli- GMES covers many key areas with its targeted services. ant on satellite navigation services. Studies show that Gali- EGNOS - Europe’s first venture into satellite navigation The Land Monitoring, Marine Environment Monitoring, and leo could contribute up to €90bn to the European economy The European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service Atmosphere Monitoring services support the creation of en- in its first 20 years. (EGNOS), improves the accuracy of GPS over Europe mak- vironmental legislation and watch over its implementation ing it suitable for safety critical applications, such as flying and effectiveness. These services also help us better under- Alongside Galileo, GMES uses data collected in space and aircraft or navigating ships through narrow channels. stand climate change and develop effective mitigation and on Earth to help increase our understanding of climate adaptation policies. change and environmental issues through the observation EGNOS provides correction information about GPS, ena- of, for example, the state of our oceans or the composi- bling Europeans to use the more accurate data to improve Thanks to its rapid monitoring and mapping capacity, the tion of our atmosphere. GMES will also have security ap- or develop new services. EGNOS also verifies the system’s GMES Emergency Management service supports worldwide plications, such as border surveillance. GMES is expected to ‘integrity’, which relates to how much the information is aid relief when natural disasters, industrial accidents or hu- bring benefits worth up to 10 times its investment. Accord- correct and can be trusted. manitarian crises occur. ing to the OECD, the global market for Earth Observation data could rise to $3bn per year by 2017. EGNOS consists of 3 satellites and a network of ground Why GMES? stations. It offers 3 services: In addition, the European space manufacturing industry A unified Earth observation and monitoring system pro- 1. Open Service: free and open for anyone with an vides better, faster and more cost effective information. It is currently worth €5.4bn per year and employs a highly ‘EGNOS-enabled’ GPS device. qualified workforce of over 31,000. creates new markets and jobs, helping Europe’s economy 2. Safety-of-life Service: provides an ‘integrity’ message to grow. warning the user of any malfunction of the GPS signal With the European Space Expo, the European Commis- in 6 seconds. This is essential when satellite navigation sion, and its local partners, invite you to experience life on is used for applications where lives are at stake. EGNOS Earth….made better through Space! was certified for civil aviation in 2011. 3. The EGNOS Data Access Service (EDAS): provides EGNOS information in real time over the internet. European Space Expo Discover what space brings to your life! and elopm ce the Dev en pa U e t a S K bl n This year the a d 6 in E UK Space Agency a n is celebrating 50 years t e s The management of our r since the launch of the u current energy resources is g S y first British satellite, Ariel-1. as crucial as the sustainable With 50 years of experience 7 a n d M a development of new sources. r e a n d e p and expertise, the UK space Learn how GMES is preparing u F c p l t i s a i sector is now a world for our energy future by better n u h p leader in space science, c e S g understanding the present. i r innovative technology r We want to keep fishing. 5 and applications i Learn the many ways that g We want to have enough e development. A s satellite navigation supports food for everyone on the 8 planet. We want to ensure the effective management and that farming is efficient and planning of our cities, parks sustainable. See how GMES and forest resources. is helping Europe and its citizens reach these goals. o n t h e r g e n c e e m y c R 6 E M a o 7 g a p a n Each year n 5 i a S d t many people loose 8 r their lives because of g 4 o e earthquakes, storms and m Take a tour of how satellite p p fires. The speed and accuracy navigation is making our e u 9 of information provided to n S roads safer and travel by rescuers can make a difference t automobile more efficient and 9 between life and death. See how environmentally-friendly. Stage GMES ensures the delivery of EXIT essential information for EXIT rescue teams on the ground. h h e l p t e C i t f r a h a w o 4 09 i m n m Theatre l g g C e n s Earth i p From the changing 10 y Our climate is changing With over 10 million flights a temperature of our l as human activities per year in Europe today, and c F oceans and the CO2 levels an expected 20.4 million e transform the balance of our in our atmosphere, to the environment. Learn how GMES 3 by 2030, learn how satellite 3 status of our ice caps 10 navigation is making air travel and the length of our is helping us better understand safer, cleaner, quieter and coastlines, see our home the impact of climate change more fuel efficient.
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