DG DEFIS Directorate General for Defence Industry and Space
Description
DG DEFIS oversees the Copernicus Earth Observation Programme, ensuring its strategic alignment with EU policies and managing its implementation with partners like ESA and EUMETSAT. It guarantees free access to Copernicus data, including marine products (satellite, in-situ, and models) provided by Mercator Ocean International, which deliver essential insights on ocean conditions, climate, and ecosystems. DG DEFIS also fosters innovation in the space sector, supports the commercial use of Copernicus data, manages security aspects, and enhances global cooperation, maintaining Copernicus as a world-leading Earth observation programme.
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