European Success Stories in EO and GNSS

Earth Observation (EO) and Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)
have quietly become part of our daily lives. Beyond maps and navigation
apps, these technologies now underpin how societies respond to climate
change, manage natural resources, anticipate crises, and design more
resilient policies.
The ASTRAIOS project was created to strengthen the bridge between
academia, industry, and society. Its ambition is simple yet essential:
demonstrate how space-based technologies translate into concrete value on
Earth. Through education, dialogue, and real-world success stories,
ASTRAIOS highlights the people and organisations that turn satellite data
into action.
This book presents a selection of such journeys. Entrepreneurs, researchers,
engineers, and innovators share how EO and GNSS have shaped their
projects, their decisions, and their vision for the future. Together, these
stories illustrate how space technologies are becoming strategic tools for
public authorities, industry, and society at large.