Calls

Given the evolving threat environment in Space, Defence users are likely to require tailored assets to conduct space-to-space operations in support of Space Domain Awareness, to protect and ensure the uninterrupted services of space systems used for defence applications, in particular to inspect, repair, update, maintain or deorbit military satellites. However, no EU or EDF-associated armed forces currently possess such capabilities. Building upon or integrating results from relevant civilian EU-funded actions, the EDF intends to remedy to this shortfall by addressing R&D actions paving the way to future capabilities for on-orbit operations and services for defence applications.

The objective of the topic is to develop European SBISR capabilities through three pillars:

1) An access system called the Federation Layer.

2) The development of a low-latency constellation made of multi-sensor small-satellites.

3) The access to existing national capabilities and capabilities under development.

It aims to pave the way towards a future operational European Earth observation defence capability for ISR applications.

The Space for Monitoring Hazardous Materials opportunity focuses on supporting innovative space-enabled applications for hazardous materials management. This includes identifying contaminated sites, monitoring toxic material degradation and providing predictive insights for proactive remediation efforts. The initiative aims to address regulatory mandates and health concerns by leveraging advanced monitoring technologies. 

A particular emphasis is placed on compliance with international and national regulations. 

The objective of this procurement procedure is to conclude two Direct Contracts aimed at developing high maturity civil aviation receivers to demonstrate the feasibility of a next-generation DFMC SBAS and H-ARAIM receiver, implementing Navigation Message Authentication (NMA) functionalities, including OSNMA, to increase user segment resilience to Radio Frequency Interference. 

The CASSINI Business Accelerator is a six-month acceleration programme offering top-level business and investment coaching, training, events and more that brings together 20 of the top space startups in Europe.
The accelerator is tailored to meet the needs of space companies in their growth stage that already have a product on the market and have achieved sales or pre-commercial success, and that want to sustain their commercial growth by developing new market opportunities.

The aim of the contract to be signed as a result of this procurement is the provision of IT operational system administration support dedicated to both preventive and corrective maintenance of systems operated in GSMC and SST Frontdesk.