Croatia Signs Cooperation Agreement with European Space Agency (ESA)
On 19th February 2018, the Government of the Republic of Croatia signed the Agreement with the European Space Agency (ESA) for cooperation in peaceful exploration and use of outer space.
This is a big step forward for Croatian industry and science. This agreement will allow Croatia and ESA to create the framework for a more concrete cooperation related to ESA programmes and activities.
Ms Blaženka Divjak, Croatian Minister of Science and Education, and Mr Frédéric Nordlund, Head of External Relations Department, on behalf of the ESA Director General, signed the agreement in Zagreb, Croatia.
Minister Divjak said: "We need to build synergies through this agreement between space science, research, education and industry." She said that this agreement will speed up the networking of Croatian scientists and the economy in Europe as well as the development of areas from meteorology and environmental protection to satellite navigation and robotics. It will create valued opportunities for Croatia and ESA. With this agreement, ESA has established formal cooperation with all EU Member States.
The ESA Director General conducts a series of biannual meetings with representatives of the EU Member States that are not the Member States of ESA. Croatia attended these meetings and, through this agreement, is given the opportunity to participate as the observer in ESA Council meetings as well as that of its subordinate bodies. Mr Frédéric Nordlund emphasized that “Inspiration is important, and space is very inspirational. It is very important to invest in the future for new generations."
The Space Industry in Croatia
Croatian entities involved in the space sector include the Rudjer Boskovic Institute (RBI), the Meteorological and Hydrological Service (DHMZ), the National Protection and Rescue Directorate (DUZS), the Croatian Academy of Science and Arts (HAZU), as well as the faculties of the University in Zagreb: the Faculty of Science, the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, the Faculty of Geodesy, the Faculty of Transport, the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, among others.
Amphinicy as a leader in the space sector in Croatia
Amphinicy is a software company operating for almost 20 years in the global satellite industry. We have delivered over 100 projects to the satellite market worldwide. During that time we have built extensive expertise and knowhow in the SatCom, TV and Radio Broadcasting, Aerospace and Maritime and Earth Observation domains.
Discussions between ESA and Croatia about a potential cooperation started in 2014. Amphinicy supported this initiative from the beginning by many public talks and technology and business panels. We will continue to promote satellite and space science and technology in Croatia and raise awareness about benefits that space is bringing as an important factor in technological, economic, scientific and cultural development.
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