Council adopts conclusions on the use of satellite data, in particular from Earth Observation constellations, for civil protection and crisis management.

The Council has today adopted conclusions on ‘strengthening Europe’s competitiveness through space’. 

Council adopts conclusions on Space traffic management.

The EU issued a statement strongly condemning the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s launch of a military satellite using ballistic missile technology on 21 November.

The Council has approved conclusions on the EU Strategy for Security and Defence.

Council adopts conclusions on fair and sustainable use of space.

Council gives its final approval to the Union’s secure space-based connectivity programme.

The Council is ready to negotiate on the proposal for a regulation on the Union secure connectivity programme.

The Council adopted its first reading position on the regulation establishing the EU space programme for 2021-2027.

European Council President Charles Michel spoke at the opening of the 13th European Space Conference and highlighted the importance of space action to reach the EU's strategic objectives.

EU Council and European Parliament negotiators today reached a provisional political agreement on the proposed regulation establishing the next EU space programme for the years 2021 to 2027.