Theme 9 - Objective

The objective of the FP7 space work programme is to support a European Space Policy focusing on applications such as GMES (Global Monitoring for Environment and Security), with benefits for citizens, but also other space foundation areas for the competitiveness of the European space industry. This will contribute to fulfill the overall objectives of the European Space Policy, complementing efforts of Member States and of other key players, including the European Space Agency.

Theme 9 - Structure

• 9.1 - Space-based applications serving European society - developing satellite observation systems and the GMES services for the management of the environment, security, agriculture, forestry and meteorology, civil protection and risk management;
• 9.2 - Exploration of space - provision of support for collaborative initiatives between ESA or national space agencies, as well as coordinating efforts for the development of space-borne telescopes;
• 9.3 - Strengthening Space foundations - support research for long term needs such as space transportation, bio-medicine, life and physical sciences in space.

For the content of the theme, the specific topics of the open call, implementation of calls, indicative priorities for future calls, please see the Space Work Programme  (326.2 kb)

Theme 9 - Budget

€ 1.4 billion will be allocated to fund this theme over the duration of FP7.