Celebrating 15 Years of the EU Space Security Accreditation Board

A Decade and a Half of Strategic Security support to the EU Space Programme Established in 2010, the SAB has played a pivotal role in securing the EU Space Programme - supporting all components, promoting cybersecurity, and standardising security accreditation. As an independent authority, it brings together Member States under a unique governance model, making around 200 decisions annually, from satellite launches to system entry into operations and services declarations. Milestone Event Highlights PRS user Segment maturity To mark the anniversary, the SAB hosted a high-level event featuring, for the first time, all EU-based companies developing Galileo PRS (Public Regulated Service) receivers. During a dedicated exhibition, these companies showcased real-time PRS demonstrations, providing institutional and governmental attendees with a concrete view of the maturity of the PRS user segment. It is therefore obvious that the forthcoming PRS IOC (Initial Operational Capacity) and FOC (Full Operational Capacity) service declarations will go hand in hand with the effective deployment of PRS receivers in Europe. Space Security in a Changing Geopolitical Landscape The event also inclu...