Portuguese Space Agency – Portugal Space
Programmes relevant to Earth Observation
- Copernicus Uptake: member of the FPCUP consortium targeting the raise of awareness and uptake of Copernicus data and services. https://www.copernicus-user-uptake.eu
- Summer Schools: yearly support to training activities in various space topics, including earth observation.
- Challenges: promoting uptake of EO data through 1) Copernicus Masters – Portugal Space Atlantic challenge; 2) AI Moonshot challenge
Upcoming Activities relevant to Earth Observation
- Copernicus Uptake (FPCUP): in PT (Website and National Conference – 03/22, Workshops and training – energy (04/22) and smart cities (Q2-2022); MOOC and training for Higher Education - 2023); with CNES and others (including partners in South America and Africa) – Uptake for the Maritime Sector (ports and harbours, aquaculture and fisheries) 2023; with CNES and others – Training of trainers in Africa (2023).
Resources relevant to Earth Observation
Portugal Space website: includes use cases and opinion articles on EO applications, news and opportunities.
Space Catalogue: describes the national space ecosystem, compiling all institutions developing activities in Earth Observation – useful to identify potential partners.
National Copernicus website (To be released in March 2022): will include general information of Copernicus in PT, including use-cases for various sectors, news, training materials and opportunities.