Madrid Rio hosts a European exhibition on how space improves our everyday life. From 12 to 18 February.

After the great success obtained in 7 European cities last year, the exhibition will continue his career in another dozen of cities in Europe. In Madrid, the exhibition will take place from 12 to 18 February on the Esplanade of the King’s bridge, next to the station of Príncipe Pío, where visitors of all ages can see, touch and experience the wide range of technologies and innovative services offered by space.

The exhibition is scheduled to match it with the workshop on research and space exploration to the European Commission held in Madrid on 18 and 19 February. The entrance to the European space exhibition is free and will be offered the information in several languages.

Simultaneously to this exhibition, experts in technologies applied to the space will give several conferences in fields related to scientific missions, Earth observation and navigation satellite, among others, that will highlight the many advantages that have space in our society.

The Vice-President of the Commission European Antonio Tajani, Commissioner for industry and entrepreneurship, has declared: «EU investment is crucial for the provision of essential services in our modern life. This exhibition is an excellent opportunity for European citizens realize the wide range of available applications thanks to the programs of navigation by satellite and surveillance of the land of the EU.»

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schedule: 10 to 20 hours.

Dates: from 12 to 18 February.

Lugar: Esplanade of the Puente del Rey, Príncipe Pío station.

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Context

By investing in the flagships of the EU, Galileo and Copernicus (previously known as GMES – European surveillance program of the Earth), the citizens of Europe will benefit from multiple services and applications creators of global market opportunities, contributing to foster job creation and economic growth.

With Galileo, Europe is now closer to having its own intelligent navigation system by satellite, which will have many advantages for our economies and our daily lives. Beginning in 2014, the new constellation will provide better services, since a more precise navigation for vehicles, efficient management of road transport, search and rescue services, and more secure banking transactions until a more reliable electricity supply, these services that rely heavily on technologies of navigation by satellite to operate effectively.

Global satellite navigation applications market will reach 240 at the end of the Decade. 000 million euros, while 7% of the gross domestic product – equivalent to 800 million euros in Europe – depends on satellite navigation services. Independent studies have shown that Galileo could contribute up to 90 billion euros to the European economy in its first 20 years.

Copernicus uses data collected by satellites, as well as land-based measuring instruments to contribute to improve our understanding of environmental issues and climate change through accurate observation of, for example, the State of our oceans and the chemical composition of our atmosphere. Copernicus will also have applications in security, such as the surveillance of borders. According to the OECD, the global market of commercial Earth observation data could reach some 3 billion euros in 2017. He is expected that Copernicus will provide benefits of a value, at a minimum, between four and ten times the investment required.

The European space industry currently represents 5.4 billion euros a year and employs more than 31,000 people highly qualified labour. By exhibitors interactive, educational and entertaining European space exposure, truly unique, the European Union highlights the multiple benefits of investment in the space to the daily life of Europeans. do not miss it!