Space Surveillance and Tracking (SST)

Most active in this area

• CENTRE NATIONAL D'ETUDES SPATIALES - CNES

  France's national space agency contributing Earth observation, space tracking, balloon platforms, and propulsion expertise to European research programmes.

  “Four SST projects (2SST2015, 3SST2015, 2-3SST2016, 2-3SST2018-20) totalling over EUR 29M — by far their largest funding line.”

  PrimaryFR31 projects
• EUROPEAN UNION SATELLITE CENTRE

  EU geospatial intelligence agency applying satellite imagery analysis, AI-driven surveillance, and space tracking to European security and Earth observation missions.

  “Coordinated PASS and participated in 2SST2015, 3SST2015, 2-3SST2016, 2-3SST2018-20, EUSTM, and SPACEWAYS — forming the backbone of the European SST service.”

  PrimaryES25 projects
• AGENZIA SPAZIALE ITALIANA

  Italy's national space agency, central to EU space surveillance, satellite communications, electric propulsion, and emerging quantum technologies.

  “Anchors EU SST service development across four successive projects (2SST2015, 3SST2015, 2-3SST2016, 2-3SST2018-20), including coordination of 3SST2015 and receiving EUR 7.5M in the latest round.”

  PrimaryIT14 projects
• UK Space Agency

  UK national space agency contributing to European space surveillance, robotics roadmapping, and electric propulsion strategy programmes.

  “Four consecutive SST projects (2SST2015, 3SST2015, 2-3SST2016, 2-3SST2018-20) spanning 2016-2024, with the largest single grant of EUR 5.2M in 2-3SST2016.”

  PrimaryUK9 projects
• AGENTIA SPATIALA ROMANA

  Romania's space agency contributing to European SST infrastructure, GovSatCom, and Earth observation with strong NCP coordination experience across 33 countries.

  “Lead contributor in 2-3SST2016 and 2-3SST2018-20, the latter being their largest funded project at EUR 2.1M, focused on building European SST service provision.”

  PrimaryRO8 projects
• INSTITUTUL DE STIINTE SPATIALE

  Romanian space physics institute specializing in ionospheric research, magnetosphere coupling, and EU space surveillance tracking contributions.

  “Participated as third party in both 2-3SST2016 and 2-3SST2018-20, contributing to the European SST service provision over multiple funding cycles.”

  RO7 projects
• MINISTERE DES ARMEES

  French defence ministry contributing space tracking infrastructure, aerospace structural simulation, and AI-driven maritime security expertise to EU research.

  “Participated as third party in four consecutive EU SST service establishment projects (2SST2015, 3SST2015, 2-3SST2016, 2-3SST2018-20) spanning 2016-2024.”

  PrimaryFR7 projects
• POLSKA AGENCJA KOSMICZNA

  Poland's national space agency, active in EU Space Surveillance and Tracking, space robotics roadmapping, and governmental satellite communications.

  “Core contributor to the EU SST service provision through 2-3SST2016 and 2-3SST2018-20, the latter being their largest funded project at EUR 5.5M.”

  PrimaryPL6 projects
• MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

  UK defence ministry contributing national space surveillance sensors and tracking data to the European SST programme.

  “All four H2020 projects (2SST2015, 3SST2015, 2-3SST2016, 2-3SST2018-20) are dedicated to building the European SST service provision function.”

  PrimaryUK4 projects
• MINISTERIO DE DEFENSA

  Spanish Ministry of Defense providing national radar and optical sensor assets to the EU Space Surveillance and Tracking programme.

  “All four H2020 projects (2SST2015, 3SST2015, 2-3SST2016, 2-3SST2018-20) are dedicated to building the European SST service provision function.”

  PrimaryES4 projects