Ooperation: Theme 9

WORK PROGRAMME 2011
COOPERATION
THEME 9
SPACE
(European Commission C(2010)4900 of 19 July 2010)

Table of contents
I CONTEXT 4
Policy context 4
Approach 8
1. Action areas in support of space-based applications (GMES) 9
2. Action areas strengthening of foundations of Space 10
3. Cross-cutting activities 10
II CONTENT OF CALLS 12
Activity: 9.1 Space-based applications at the service of European Society 12

Area 9.1.1: Pre-operational validation of GMES services and products 12
SPA.2011.1.1-01 GMES Security: exploring operational governance options 12
Area 9.1.5: Continuity of GMES services in the areas of Marine and Atmosphere 13
SPA.2011.1.5-01 Prototype operational continuity of GMES services in the
Marine Area 14
SPA.2011.1.5-02 Prototype operational continuity of GMES services in the
Atmosphere area 16
SPA.2011.1.5-03 R&D to enhance future GMES applications in the Marine and
Atmosphere areas 19
Activity: 9.2. Strengthening the foundations of Space science and technology 21

Area 9.2.1: Research to support space science and exploration 21
SPA.2011.2.1-01 Exploitation of space science and exploration data 21
SPA.2011.2.1-02 Research and development for space exploration 23
Area 9.2.2: Research to support space transportation and key technologies 24
SPA.2011.2.2-01 Space transportation technologies 24
SPA.2011.2.2-02 Space critical technologies 25
Area 9.2.3: Research into reducing the vulnerability of space assets 27
SPA.2011.2.3-01 Prevention of impacts from Near Earth Objects (NEOs) on
our Planet 27
Activity: 9.3 Cross-cutting activities 28

Area 9.3.2: International Cooperation 28
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SPA.2011.3.2-01 Support for “GMES and Africa” Initiative 28
SPA.2011.3.2-02 Facilitating access to space for small scale research missions 29
Area 9.3.3: Dissemination : Transnational and international cooperation among NCPs 31
SPA.2011.3.3-01 Trans-national and international cooperation among NCPs 31
Area 9.3.5: Studies and events in support of European Space Policy 32
SPA.2011.3.5-01 European Space Policy Studies 32
III IMPLEMENTATION OF CALLS 34
IV OTHER ACTIONS 39
Activities implemented but not subject of a call 39
Indicative budget to be allocated as a result of calls and other activities 43
INDICATIVE PRIORITIES FOR FUTURE CALLS 45
Activity: 9.1 Space-based applications at the service of European Society 45

Area 9.1.1: Pre-operational validation of GMES services and products 46
Area 9.1.2: Integration of SatCom and SatNav with GMES for prevention and
management of emergencies 46
Area 9.1.3 Support to the coordinated provision of observation data - Preparing
the ground for use of GMES Sentinel data 46
Activities not part of calls: Coordinated provision of space-based observation data
for GMES and development of Earth Observation Space Infrastructure 47
Activity: 9.2. Strengthening the foundations of Space science and technology 47

Area 9.2.1: Research to support space science and exploration 47
Area 9.2.2: Research to support space transportation and key technologies 48
Area 9.2.3: Reducing the vulnerability of space assets 49
Activity: 9.3 Cross-cutting activities 49

Area 9.3.2: International co-operation 49
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THEME 9: SPACE
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 fulfil the overall
objectives of the European Space Policy, complementing efforts of Member States and
of other key players, including the European Space Agency.
I CONTEXT
Policy context
Europe has been active in the space sector for several decades, and activities encompass a
wide spectrum ranging from launchers to application satellites. Space activities, through
scientific research and especially through their direct applications, are acknowledged as
strategic for their contribution to the construction of Europe and the competitiveness of the
European Union.
Recently, the Lisbon Treaty has strengthened the European Union’s competence in the area of
space. With its article 189 the Member States have again confirmed the strategic importance
of space for the European Union. This article describes the three basic elements of the
Union’s space activities, namely the European space policy, the European space programme,
as well as appropriate relations with the European Space agency. The treaty gives the
European Union the responsibility to promote joint initiatives, to support research
technological development, and to coordinate space related efforts.
Besides its strategic relevance, the space sector provides a stimulus to innovation and growth
in the European economy, and is crucial if the EU wants to remain competitive. Furthermore,
Europe is increasingly dependent on space infrastructure and applications thereof for the daily
functioning of our society and proper policy development and implementation at European
and national level. Space technologies have been identified by the European Council1 end of
2008 and by the Competitiveness Council2 in May 2009 as a key area of the Economic
Recovery Plan to be included among other six highly innovative technologies in the European
Innovation Plan. The Commission supports these sectors with a view to generating
applications and services that benefit European citizens (e.g. environmental monitoring,
security), and to stimulating technology spin-offs that benefit other industrial sectors. Given
the size of investments needed to develop these sectors, there is a clear added-value of
common and coordinated EU-level action.
1
Presidency Conclusions; Doc. 17271/1/08, dated 13.02.2009
2
Council Resolution on "The Contribution of space to innovation and competitiveness in the context of the
European Economic Recovery Plan, and further steps"; Doc. 10500/09, dated 29.05.2009
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EU Policies
The EU considers the space domain as a strategic area as it can directly contribute to the
implementation of a large group of policy objectives, such as:
• Sustainable Development including climate change, (e.g. through information gathering in
support of the Kyoto-protocol monitoring and the actions resulting from the Johannesburg
Summit on sustainable development, taking into account also the “Lisbon Declaration on
GMES and Africa” adopted under the aegis of the Portuguese Presidency, as well as the
Africa-EU Dialogue on the "Implementation of the Africa-EU Partnership for Science,
Information Society and Space").
• Common Foreign and Security Policy (e.g. in support of borders control, conflict
prevention and crisis management).
• Europe 2020 (e.g. through better opportunities for Space related industries and geo-
information services, improved access to space-based data for services such as GMES).
European space policy

The Communication on the European Space Policy3, a joint document of the European
Commission and the ESA Director-General, was adopted in April 2007. In contrast to the
reception of the White Paper4 published in 2003, the Member States of both the EU and ESA
have given strong political support to the Policy at the fourth European Space Council of 22
May 2007. It provides the overall political framework for the development of a viable and
strong European space sector which will allow to:
• Develop and exploit European space applications, such as Galileo, GMES and satellite
communication applications to secure maximum political, economic and social return
from the investments in space technologies;
• Establish appropriate funding arrangements for the operational phase of GMES, in order
to ensure the sustainability of the services for users;
• Improve coordination of and to better exploit synergies between civilian and military
programmes – to find ways and means to improve the coordination between civilian and
defence space programmes in long-term arrangements5.. This will help to ensure that each
sector can take maximum advantage of the investments of the other;
• Invest to maintain technological expertise as well as knowledge in space-based science
and space exploration, for example by the extensive use of the International Space Station
(ISS) and as well as to maintain independent access to space;
• Develop a more coordinated and coherent approach to international relations in space;
• Create, for the first time, a common European Space Programme, serving as a basis for
transparency of European and national space programmes.
A direct support by the EU in the field of Space should act as an incentive to exert leverage
on other public players as well as on the private sector, and to encourage them to intensify
their investments. Sustaining a competitive industry (including manufacturers, service
3
COM(2007) 212 final, 26 April 2007 “Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European
Parliament : European Space Policy
4
COM(2003) 673, 11 November 2003’"Space: a new European frontier for an expanding Union”
5
Council Resolution 2008/C 268/01 23.10.2008. Taking forward the European Space Policy.
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providers and operators) and providing appropriate services and infrastructures requires new
research into new technologies and their exploitation.
Global Monitoring for Environment and security (GMES)
The strategic role of GMES in the development of the EU’s role as a global actor has been
outlined in the February 2004 Communication6 of the Commission, which also identifies the
major EU policies to be addressed by GMES services. These can be summarised as follows:
• Europe’s environmental commitments, within EU territory and globally, by

contributing to the formulation, implementation and verification of the European
Union environmental policies7, national regulations and international conventions;
• other EU policy areas such as agriculture, regional development, fisheries,

transport, maritime policy, external relations with respect to the integration of the
environmental dimension in the respective domains and their specific requirements;
• Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP), including the Common Security and
Defence Policy (CSDP);
• other policies relevant to European citizens’ security at European Union and national
levels8, notably the potential that exists for application to, e.g., policies related to
Justice and Home Affairs activities of the European Union, such as border
surveillance.
A number of GMES services shall contribute to ‘achieving by 2008 an operational and
autonomous European capability’, as expressed at the June 2001 Gothenburg summit and in
a subsequent Council Resolution9.
In its November 2005 Communication10, the Commission has confirmed its intention to move
from concept to reality in supporting a variety of EU policies with geospatial information
through GMES, and it has outlined the roles and responsibilities of EU institutions, the
European Space Agency (ESA), and their Member States. In particular:
The EU will define the priorities and requirements, aggregate the political will and user
demand, and ensure the availability and continuity of services. ESA, its Member and Co-
operating States will develop space technologies and systems in the scope of the European
Space Policy, will support and define the technical specifications of the GMES space
component, implement it, establish coordinating centres of excellence across Europe; and
advise the EU on future space component requirements. In this context, EU Member States
may strengthen internal co-ordination of related data collection and management activities
and federate national demand, contribute to the implementation of the necessary spatial data
infrastructures and in-situ components, and support the implementation of the space
component.
As a consequence of the above roles and responsibilities, ESA should manage the
development of those space infrastructures which are identified to be the ones in support of
FP7, in accordance with the rules of this programme, integrating these activities with its own
6
COM(2004)65 final, 3 February 2004
7
The 6th Environmental Action Plan (2004 to 2010) addressing climate change, nature and biodiversity,
environment and health, natural resources and waste
8
"A secure Europe in a better world–European Security Strategy" Javier Solana 12/12/2003
9
Council Resolution 2001/C 350/02 (13.11.2001)
10
COM(2005)565 final, 10 November 2005
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in this area. The Commission will manage the development of GMES services supported
through FP7 and assure optimal integration of data from in-situ monitoring.
In its November 2008 Communication11, the Commission has reaffirmed all the steps
undertaken so far to move GMES from concept to reality and the planning for the GMES
programme implementation. In 2009, the Commission has made a legislative proposal for an
EU Earth observation programme12 and has examined the operational funding necessary for
GMES during 2011-2013. Activities to be conducted in the GMES Initial Operations and in
the FP7 GMES Activity should complement each other as far as possible. Decisions on
funding and organisational arrangements after 2013 will have to be determined as part of the
next multi-annual financial framework of the EU.
Crucial to the success of the GMES service component is the compliance with the
requirements and the guidelines included in the INSPIRE proposal for a directive13. FP7
research and development activities for GMES shall therefore contribute to the ongoing
INSPIRE implementation, as far as practically relevant. Furthermore, timely, reliable and
relevant information on the state of environment should be made available to all and be easily
understood. To this end the Commission has proposed14 to improve, modernise and streamline
the present information systems by establishing a European Shared Environment Information
System, to which GMES shall contribute, as far as practically relevant.
International Cooperation
In the context of international cooperation, a diversified approach is a key element in
Europe’s space policy. Candidates for cooperation among other established or emerging space
powers are the United States, Russia, Canada, People’s Republic of China, India, and the
Ukraine. To support implementation of bilaterally identified cooperation areas, the
participation of countries for which a specific Space dialogue (e.g. South Africa) or S&T
cooperation agreements (e.g. Brazil) are in place, is particularly welcome. The European
Neighbourhood Policy covers relations with Eastern and Southern neighbours (i.e. Black and
Caspian Sea region) and countries of North Africa and the Middle East (i.e. Mediterranean
region). The use of space applications can contribute to their economic and social
development and support environmental protection.
International cooperation with third countries (ICPC)15 will be supported in view of
expanding the use of earth observation data, and the corresponding data processing and
management methods in third countries, and enhancing the relations with established space
powers.
In the framework of the European Development Policy space applications such as Earth
observation or satellite communications have been recognized as a central tool to support
Africa in its sustainable economic and social development.16 In particular, African and
European policymakers and stakeholders got together in Lisbon at the end of 2007 calling for
an Action Plan on GMES and Africa to be prepared during 2008-9 in close cooperation with
11
COM(2008)748 final, 18 November 2008
12
COM(2009)223 final, 20 May 2009
13
Directive 2007/2/EC - OJ L 108 of 25.4.2007, p. 1.
14
COM(2008)46 final, 1 February 2008
15
International Cooperation Partner Country (ICPC) is a third country which the Commission classifies as low-
income, lower-middle-income or upper-middle-income country and which is identified as such in the work
programmes, see list in Annex 1 to the Work Programme “Cooperation”
16
COM(2005) 489 final, 12 October 2005, “EU Strategy for Africa: Towards a Euro-African Pact to Accelerate
Africa’s Development”
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the African Union17, along a wide consultation process with the objective of expressing
African needs for the development of GMES-related services and capacities.
Furthermore, for GMES to become the main European contribution to the global 10-year
implementation plan for the GEOSS, FP7 GMES projects will also provide opportunities for
data exchange with international partners, in the area of environment monitoring (especially
in areas such as global climate change), and will encourage the increased use of Earth
observation, as well as the development of a system of worldwide observation systems.
Additional activities, such as dedicated policy studies, can serve as valuable tools to negotiate
future cooperative activities with international partners, and to better understand the benefits
and risks of cooperation in order to define the scope of cooperative activities with third
partners in the field of space.
Approach for 2011

The action plan underlying the Space Work programme is based on the European Space
Policy. The Work programme follows the direct recommendations of the ESP
Communication, the Resolutions of the Space Council18, the “GMES Partners Board”19 of
Member States, the Space Advisory Group, as well as the User Implementation Groups for
the GMES Services. All these bodies will also be instrumental in providing guidance to the
Commission in the annual update of the Work Programme and of emerging needs, including
for GMES information by policy makers.
Furthermore, the close adherence of principles and values expressed in various European
policies will support the general acceptance of these in Europe. Ethical principles and gender
mainstreaming are typical examples of such principles.
The following paragraphs define the activities and action areas covered by the Space theme of
the Framework programme, and highlight a potential range of topics which could be funded
during 2007-2013. The roadmap for the Space theme foresees annual calls with a final call in
2013. Some of the research topics mentioned in section I of the work programme will be
funded during 2011 as part of the call published in 2010 – these call topics are specifically
elaborated in section II ‘Content of calls for budget 2011’, together with specific call topic
codes (e.g. SPA.2011.1.1-01). Furthermore, some of the topics will be implemented through
mechanisms other than a call for proposals (e.g. identified beneficiary support actions, call for
tenders) – these are identified in Section IV. Other potential research topics, having already
been prioritised for a later call, are outlined in section V in order to enable applicants to better
plan ahead. Calls beyond the call conducted in 2010, however, will still be detailed in annual
updates to the FP7 Space Work Programme. Applicants are advised to keep the overall scope
and strategic requirements expressed in section I, as well as the actions described in section
IV, in mind when responding to specific topics of a call. Furthermore, ethical principles and
gender aspects must always be taken into account. The forms of the grant to be used for the
different funding schemes mentioned in the Space theme Work Programme are given in
Annex 3 to the Work Programme “Co-operation” 2011.
17
under the EU/AU Partnership on Science, Information Society and Space
18
4th Space Council Resolutions [also COM(2007) 212 final], 22 May 2007; 5th Space Council Resolutions,
25-26 September 2008
19
This replaces the GMES Advisory Council, see also Commission Decision 2010/67/EU of 5 February 2010 -
OJ L 35 of 6.2.2010, p. 23.
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Modalities of Implementation: Research Executive Agency
Calls for proposals under this work programme Theme Space will be implemented by the
Research Executive Agency (REA) according to the provisions of Commission Decision
C/2008/3980 final of 31 July 2008 “delegating powers to the Research Executive Agency
with a view to performance of tasks linked to implementation of specific European Union
programmes People, Capacities and Cooperation in the field of research comprising, in
particular, implementation appropriations entered in the Community budget”. The
management of all projects to be funded as a result of this work programme will be
implemented by REA, with the exception of:
- actions implemented on the basis of calls for tenders

- identified beneficiary actions (being in support of policy)
- other specific topics explicitly identified as being of a strategic nature for the
European Commission.
Gender dimension
The pursuit of scientific knowledge and its technical application towards society requires the
talent, perspectives and insight that can only be assured by increasing diversity in the research
workforce. Therefore, all projects are encouraged to have a balanced participation of women
and men in their research activities and to raise awareness on combating gender prejudices
and stereotypes. When human beings are involved as users, gender differences may exist.
These will be addressed as an integral part of the research to ensure the highest level of
scientific quality. In addition, specific actions to promote gender equality in research can be
financed as part of the proposal, as specified in Appendix 7 of the Negotiation Guidance
Notes [ftp://ftp.cordis.europa.eu/pub/fp7/docs/negotiation_en.pdf ]".
Activities
Two main activities, complemented by a set of cross-cutting activities, will be undertaken to
achieve the policy objectives expressed above, and several specific action areas are prioritised
within these activities. However, not all specific action areas will be open for specific call
topics in 2011.
Activity 9.1. Space-based applications at the service of the European Society

The first activity, the development of GMES (Global Monitoring for Environment and
Security) being central to this activity, is focussed on five main action areas:
1. Support to the (pre-)operational validation of GMES services and products
based on the integration and harmonisation of related observation data (both
satellite-based and in-situ, including ground-based, ship-borne and airborne),
starting with the Fast Track Services.
2. Integrated use and application of satellite communication and satellite
navigation solutions with space-based observation systems, and with related
non-space systems.
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3. Support to the coordinated provision of observation data, both from space-
based infrastructure and from in-situ observation systems. 20
4. Development of Earth observation satellites, which relate to the management
of the environment and security, and which complement in-situ systems.
5. Continuity of GMES services in the areas of Marine and Atmosphere
(NEW)
In order to ensure complementarity and consistency with the proposed GMES
Regulation on the European Earth observation programme (GMES) and its
initial operations (2011-2013)21, an additional action area of “providing
continuity of GMES services in the areas of Marine and Atmosphere” has now
been added to the first Activity 9.1.
Activity 9.2. Action areas strengthening the foundations of Space

For the second activity, the strengthening of foundations of Space science and technology,
the support is to be maximised through synergies with initiatives of ESA or other European,
national or regional entities. This activity comprises three more action areas:
1. Support to research activities related to space science and exploration,
2. New concepts in space transportation, and key technologies including
critical components,
3. Research to reduce the vulnerability of space assets.
Activity 9.3. Cross-cutting activities

The third activity comprises a number of horizontal issues:
1. Activities in SME relevant research will be embedded in all the action areas
mentioned. Applications of GMES and other space infrastructures typically
require very sophisticated, state-of-the-art processing, which are often the
result of research and developments done in specialised academic
organisations and commercial spin-offs. Typical opportunities for SME
participation in GMES may be found in the development and/or adaptation of
methodologies and tools for services tailored for specific applications.
Concerning space science, exploration, space transportation and space
technologies spin-in and spin-off activities could be encouraged.
2. International cooperation with third countries (ICPC)22 will be supported in
view of expanding the use of earth observation data, and the corresponding
data processing and management methods in third countries, and enhancing the
relations with established space powers, with a view of facilitating access to
space. Candidates for cooperation among other established or emerging space
20
Coordination and Support Actions with identified beneficiaries for these activities are regarded as policy
related actions and will not be managed by the Research Executive Agency (REA)
21
COM(2009)223 final, 20 May 2009
22
income, lower-middle-income or upper-middle-income country and which is identified as such in the work
programmes, see list in Annex 1 of the Work Programme “Cooperation” .
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powers include the United States, Russia, Canada, Japan, the People’s
Republic of China, India, and the Ukraine. The European Neighbourhood
Policy governs relations with Eastern and Southern neighbours (i.e. Black and
Caspian Sea region) and countries of North Africa and the Middle East (i.e.
Mediterranean region).
All projects conducted in the Theme Space are open for such participation of
third parties under the normal participation rules, with the topics mentioned
above being of particular interest for international participation. Participants
are eligible to participate and to be funded in the context of the Space Theme
calls described in this Work Programme.
3. Effective dissemination actions are of importance as significant wider
benefits are expected to arise from the research projects and actions supported
under this programme.
4. Cross-thematic approaches: in this work programme, complementarity is
ensured with other Themes of the Cooperation Programme. In particular, the
topics in Activity 9.1 relating to GMES in this work programme are
complemented by work in the Theme 'Environment (including Climate
Change)'. Also 'Space critical technologies' topic in this work programme is
complemented by activities in the Themes ' Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies,
Materials and new Production Technologies', and 'Information and
Communication Technologies'.
5. Actions (in order to better understand the opportunities and challenges
associated with the European Space Policy implementation process will be
undertaken.
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II CONTENT OF CALLS
The current planning foresees one call in 2010 covering an annual work programme, for
projects to be funded from the 2011 Space theme budget. No further call on these activities is
currently planned based on the commitment appropriations of 2011.
Activity: 9.1 Space-based applications at the service of European Society
Area 9.1.1 (Pre-)operational validation of GMES services and products
SPA.2011.1.1-01 GMES Security: exploring operational governance options
The 6th Space Council of 29 May 2009 has invited the Commission and ESA to explore
options for the long-term operation of relevant missions including procurement of data, by
starting structured dialogues, based on terms of reference to be determined following close
consultation of EU and ESA Member States, with those Member States owning infrastructure,
in order to discuss programmatic, governance and financial aspects.
Such a dialogue should be based on well-prepared definitions of governance options, possible
implementation scenarios and the respective benefits these create for GMES. With respect to
specific security expertise it will be necessary to consider what the EUSC or similar
institutions could offer for GMES to sustain this major EU initiative. Building upon its
capacities and expertise, and bearing in mind that GMES is a civil system under civil control,
as stated in the resolution on the European Space Policy, several scenarios involving the
EUSC could be envisaged.
The debate on the possible future role of the EUSC is converging on the following three axes:
• To act as an interface between GMES and CFSP/EDSP users.
• The extension of the EUSC services beyond the sole remit of ESDP users in areas
where it has developed a strong expertise.
• To take in the long term a coordinating role for space data access in the field of
security.
Although these axes will be refined through the dialogue between GMES and EUSC
stakeholders, it is necessary to conduct a Coordination and Support Action to:
• Further support the definitions of these axes.
• Understand how these could be implemented taking into account GMES framework.
• Evaluate the foreseen benefits for GMES.
The proposal should base its activity on a dialogue mechanism, and should be implemented
involving national authorities and EU organisations in the definition process. It should take
into account the current state of the GMES programme, (in particular aspects such as
international cooperation, GMES data policy) with respect to its Security Dimension.
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Funding schemes: one Coordination and Support Action (supporting or coordinating) with
an upper eligibility limit of EUR 1 000 000 European Union requested contribution.
Note: Limits on the EU financial contribution apply. These are implemented strictly as
formal eligibility criteria.
• Expected impact:
The project is expected to significantly contribute to the identification of options available for
implementing a coordinated approach to space data access in the security field. It is to
provide an overview of national and European stakeholder positions and deliver insights how
GMES as a civil system under civil control can contribute in an operational capacity in the
CFSP/EDSP context. The involvement of these stakeholders is expected to contribute directly
to the impact of the project.
Area 9.1.2 Integration of satellite communication and satellite navigation solutions

with space-based observing systems
This part will not be open for specific call topics in 2011.
Area 9.1.3 Support to the coordinated provision of observation data
This part will not be open for specific call topics in 2011, but funding support is addressed
in Section 4.2.
Area 9.1.4 Development of earth observation satellites
This part will not be open for specific call topics in 2011, but funding support is addressed
in Section 4.1.
Area 9.1.5: Continuity of GMES services in the areas of Marine and Atmosphere
The current FP7 projects implementing the Fast-Track and Pilot services, initiated from the
first call of FP7, started at the beginning of 2009 and will come to an end of their funded
period towards late 2011. Whereas the Commission’s proposal for a Regulation on the
European EO programme GMES and its initial operations (the GMES-Regulation) make
funding allowances for the domains of land monitoring and support to emergency
response, it is clearly stated in the recitals to the proposed Regulation that “Marine and
atmosphere services will continue to be developed […] with support of the research and
development funding under the Seventh Framework Programme”. It should also be noted,
that within the context of GMES service capabilities, the development of capabilities to
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support Climate Change and Security is still an R&D priority, as stated in the 2008
Communication Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES): we care for a
safer planet.23
In its recommendations on GMES developments, the Space Advisory Group has also clearly
stated that “there is the need for a follow-up support of the Fast Track Core service activities,
especially for the Atmosphere and Ocean Core services”. As these two services are providing
both climate-change and security-relevant observational data, their continuity is of paramount
importance. Resources are made available in 2011 for the continuity of Marine and
Atmosphere services. Further forward planning for developments in other GMES thematic
domains is provided in Section 5 "Indicative priorities for future calls".
The aim is to move away from the current approach based on the use of research funding to
support "the validation of pre-operational services", and to set up prototype operational
Marine and Atmosphere services. At the same time, within the same project some closely
associated R&D efforts will also be required to continuously improve the quality of such
operational services.
It is therefore foreseen to support this advanced prototypical stage of activities via the
combination of two funding schemes, namely the Combined Collaborative Project (Large-
scale integrating project) and Coordination and Support Action. Proposers are urged to
consult the Guide for Applicants24 for details on how to structure their activities within
this combined CP-CSA funding scheme.
SPA.2011.1.5-01 Prototype operational continuity of GMES services in the Marine Area
Previous FP7 activities have been advancing the pre-operational marine service capabilities
by conducting the necessary research and development. To enable the move to full operations
as of 2014, project funding is now targeting support to prototype operations, and developing
the necessary management and coordination environment to provide GMES users with
continuous access to the GMES service products, as well as the interfaces necessary to benefit
from independent R&D activities.
Funding is to be provided using the combination of Coordination and Support Action (CSA)
and Collaborative Project (CP) funding schemes in one project. The CSA can be utilised to
finance "operational support", provided that this is in "support of research"25, and the CP can
be utilised for providing necessary development work to sustain the operations of service
chains.
Research in areas such as marine environment assessment and management is expected to
benefit from the output of such an operationally oriented CP-CSA project. This CP-CSA
should also prepare the ground for dedicated GMES Climate Change monitoring activities,
and mitigation and adaptation policies which are to be further considered in future calls. The
23
COM(2008)748, 18 November 2008.
24
Guide for Applicants for “Combined Collaborative Project (Large-scale integrating project) and Coordination
and Support Action”, FP7-SPACE-2011-1
25
Annexe III of Decision No. 1982/2006/EC and FP7 CSA Guide for Applicants, Pg 7. Support actions may
cover a wide range of activities relevant to GMES operational service structures such as: operational support,
specific services activities related to the [GMES] research infrastructures, preparatory technical work, or
contribution to the construction of a new [GMES] infrastructures.
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CSA funding should be targeted at running costs, staff efforts for data preparation, routine
intervention in the service chain, user service desk and product delivery.
It should be noted that European Union financial support under the CSA part shall not include
any capital investment costs for infrastructure, but focus on the additional costs of usage of
already existing infrastructure, and sustaining the operational service, for instance through
staff efforts and including running costs for high-performance computing.
Day to day maintenance of the service chain, to adapt it to new input data, making minor
improvements to existing production systems to maintain performance, investigating
performance problems arising, developing suitable solutions and upgrades to maintain
product delivery, and responding to user queries should be addressed. Development needs
will have to be met with short response times (of about one year), and the R&D within this
project is to be closely coupled to the operational needs.
The marine service is to produce generic services based upon the common-denominator ocean
state variables that are required to help meet the needs for information of those responsible for
environmental and civil security policy making, assessment and implementation. The marine
service is consisting of the following activities:
• Data acquisition from the ground segment of the space based observing systems and in
situ networks.
• Acquisition of atmospheric forcing data (atmospheric winds, temperatures, fluxes)
from National Meteorological Services and ECMWF.
• Compilation of these data into quality controlled thematic datasets suitable for the
generation of more extensive data sets for subsequent use, analytical products and
assimilation by ocean models. (Regular reviewing of accuracies and quality of
information products should be undertaken). Thematic Assembly Centres are to be
formed in this task by the Thematic Groups that are in charge of compiling the
following data sets: sea surface temperature, ocean colour, sea level, sea ice, surface
winds and fluxes wind, and in situ data.
• Running of numerical ocean models in near real time to assimilate the thematic data
and generate analyses and forecasts from them to an agreed and generally perpetually
repeating cycle. The centres also need to operate offline to produce reanalyses
/hindcasts. Monitoring and Forecasting Centres are operating regional and global
models: global, Arctic, Baltic, North West shelf, Irish-Bay of Biscay and Iberian
Coast, Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea.
• Preparation of products suitable for external service provision.
The proposal should include the arrangements made to obtain the necessary input data from
other external initiatives and data providers such as EuroArgo (and Argo), drifters, moored
buoys, XBTs, Ferry boxes etc. The proposal should also take into account the information that
could be provided under the current DG MARE's preparatory action (Call for tenders – ref.
MARE/2010/02) for European Marine Observation and Data Network (EMODnet) physical
parameters which will be assembling real time and archived physical data.
The proposal will contribute to the implementation of the marine environmental reporting,
especially under Marine Strategy Framework Directive, which establishes a framework for
community action in the field of marine environmental policy26. The project should
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Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 (OJ L 164, 25.6.2008)
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demonstrate and prove the mechanisms to be used in the post-2014 operational GMES phase,
particularly how existing capabilities and capacities across Europe will be used effectively.
Proposals should structure their activities to ensure service provision until at least September
2014.
Space-based observation data necessary to the development of each project will have to be
detailed in the proposals, particularly if the data needed is envisaged to be possibly provided,
completely or in part, through the data access arrangements between the EU and ESA.
Funding schemes: one Combined Collaborative Project (Large-scale integrating project)

and Coordination and Support Action with an upper eligibility limit of EUR 28 000 000
requested European Union contribution.
The project is expected to provide a continuity to the pre-operational capacities achieved in

the GMES research framework context, establishing a stable base on which operational
activities with a starting point in late 2014 can be established. The project is expected to have
a significant impact on the emergence of a technically robust and sustainable GMES service
infrastructure in Europe, able to supply both source and interpreted data, as well as
forecasts. The service should significantly contribute to the environmental information base
allowing Europe to independently evaluate its policy responses in a reliable and timely
manner.
SPA.2011.1.5-02 Prototype operational continuity of GMES services in the Atmosphere area

Previous FP7 activities have been advancing the pre-operational atmospheric service
capabilities by conducting the necessary research and development. To enable the move to
full operations as of 2014, project funding is now targeting support to prototype operations,
and developing the necessary management and coordination environment to provide GMES
users with continuous access to the GMES service products, as well as the interfaces
necessary to benefit from independent R&D activities.
Funding is to be provided using the combination of Coordination and Support Action (CSA)
and Collaborative Project (CP) funding schemes in one project. The CSA can be utilised to
finance "operational support", provided that this is in "support of research"27, and the CP can
be utilised for providing necessary development work to sustain the operations of service
chains.
Environmental research areas expected to benefit from the output of such an operationally
oriented CSA project, including also Climate Change monitoring. This should also prepare
the ground for dedicated GMES Climate Change monitoring activities, and mitigation and
27
Annexe III to Decision No. 1982/2006/EC and FP7 CSA Guide for Applicants, Pg 7. Support actions may
cover a wide range of activities relevant to GMES operational service structures such as: operational support,
specific services activities related to the [GMES] research infrastructures, preparatory technical work, or
contribution to the construction of a new [GMES] infrastructures.
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adaptation which are to be further considered in future calls. The CSA funding should be
targeted at running costs, staff efforts for data preparation, routine intervention in the service
chain, user service desk and product delivery.
It should be noted that European Union financial support under the CSA part shall not include
any capital investment costs for infrastructure, but focus on the additional costs of usage of
already existing infrastructure, and sustaining the operational service, for instance through
staff efforts and including running costs for high-performance computing.
Day to day maintenance of the service chain, to adapt it to new input data, making minor
improvements to existing production systems to maintain performance, investigating
performance problems arising, developing suitable solutions and upgrades to maintain
product delivery, and responding to user queries should be addressed. Development needs
will have to be met with short response times (of about one year), and the R&D within this
project is to be closely coupled to the operational needs.
The GMES Atmosphere Service should address four themes: air quality, climate forcing,
stratospheric ozone (plus UV radiation), and solar radiation. It consists of five core activities:
• Observation acquisition and pre-processing aiming at interfacing with data/product

providers and perform quality control of inputs, validation and blending for modelling
use.
• Global monitoring, assimilation and forecasting transforming the quality-controlled
observations into assimilated global fields and producing global forecasts as well as
emission fluxes.
• An ensemble of European-scale monitoring, assimilation and forecasting systems
combining the outputs of several models at European scale to produce fields and
forecasts.
• Data and Products interface to users, ensuring the dissemination of all output products
to the users with high quality.
• Core R&D allowing problems analysis in all service components and processes, and
driving R&D on specific short term issues.
The GMES Atmosphere Service will interface with other GMES services with regard to
climate change, the identification of sources and sinks as well as for emergency situations.
The implementation and architecture of the GMES Atmosphere Service is to be based on a

service chain concept. This integrated service is to meet common data and information
requirements of a broad range of application areas, corresponding to the following criteria:
• Focus on wide geographical coverage – global, regional (i.e. European) scale;
• Address the needs of downstream services and end users, but with downstream
services outside the scope of this topic;
• Avoid duplications of efforts and operations.
The GMES Atmosphere Service should integrate the following service chain elements:
• Satellite retrieval work, whilst taking benefit from other existing capacities and
initiatives such as the ESA Climate Change Initiative;
• Production of centralised Stratospheric ozone products, based on up-to-date
developments from previous ESA and FP7 funded projects;
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• Production of near-real time global compositions of Greenhouse gases, reactive gases
and aerosols, including the main air pollutants at a higher resolution European scale;
• Global delayed mode and reanalysis production streams, with special focus on air
quality issues at European scale ;
• Flux inversions for Carbon dioxide, methane and aerosols;
• Estimates of direct and indirect climate forcing from aerosols;
• Boundary value provision for regional modelling of tropospheric and stratospheric
chemistry, and local and urban modelling for air quality;
• Global fire monitoring and emissions;
• Emission fluxes of aerosol components and reactive gases at the high(er) resolution
EU scale, to support accountability studies of major EU policies (transport, industry);
• To promptly respond, when needed, with specific products related to major events of
EU importance (such as volcanic ash, major fires....).
The outputs of the prototypical GMES Atmosphere Service should include both data products
and elaborated products. Policy support tools to help the operational interpretation of
atmospheric variables should be generated, including easy access to observational data, data
delivered in Near Real Time (NRT) (especially for AQ), GCOS essential climate variables
(CF), and gridded fields. Elaborated products are forecasts and analysis products, i.e. long-
time trends as established by reanalysis, and “low volume” information and scenarios for
policy makers, as well as the identification of sources and sinks. Added value should be
derived from combining space and in-situ observations and assimilating them in models.
These GMES Atmosphere Service service-chains should benefit from using infrastructure that
has been developed over many years in Europe (an example of such capacities being
numerical weather forecasting), and the funded tasks should contain only the activities
necessary for upholding GMES service levels in a continuous form.
The proposal should include the arrangements made to obtain the necessary input data from
other external initiatives and data providers such as the regional AQ regulatory and scientific
networks, the EMEP network, ICOS, IMECC, IAGOS, AirCE and GEOMON. For UV, the
European UV network is the main capacity. Tropospheric content and profiles relies mostly
on research funding, requiring also suitable arrangements to be in place. Close liaison with the
coordination activities of the EEA in respect of in-situ networks should be foreseen and
detailed in the proposal.
Products are to be provided as public goods, particularly for R&D efforts in Europe. It is also
expected that the Atmosphere service will provide significant support to Climate Change
research. Product dissemination and provision to facilitate access and utilisation within the
research community in particular should also be included.
The service should meet the needs of users/actors at both European and national levels
dealing with policies on air quality, renewable energies, climate change mitigation and
adaptation as well as the protection of the ozone layer. Focus should be on supporting
international commitments for these policy areas, (e.g. Montreal protocol, Kyoto protocol,
Convention on Long Range Transboundary Air Pollution, European Air Quality Directives),
in particular to meet established requirements set out in documents such as GCOS 2nd
Adequacy Report or IGACO. The user communities for these services are wide ranging and
includes environmental authorities and agencies, meteorological & health agencies, NGOs,
research/science community, private sector, developing countries, other GMES services, and -
last but not least - EU citizens.
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Explanations and descriptions of interfaces to deal with users of the operational service would
have to be provided within the proposal, including those with downstream projects
(particularly from the second FP7 call, FP7-SPACE-2009-1).
The project should demonstrate and prove the mechanisms to be used in the post-2014
operational GMES phase, particularly how existing capabilities and capacities across Europe
will be used effectively.
This also includes management and interfaces to be able to take benefit from R&D activities,
and thus the service project should also provide
- specifications of tools in GMES Atmosphere Service project production systems (e.g.
compilers/programming languages, data interfaces and formats, etc);
- testing environments for software in R&D activities utilising GMES Atmosphere Service
project data repositories, or providing ancillary input for future GMES Atmosphere Service
service-chains.
Proposals should structure their activities to ensure service provision until at least September
2014.
completely or in part, through the data access arrangements between the EU and ESA.
Funding schemes: one Combined Collaborative project (Large-scale integrating project)

and Coordination and Support action (CP-CSA) with an upper eligibility limit of EUR 19
000 000 requested European Union contribution.
The project is expected to provide continuity to the pre-operational capacities achieved in the
GMES research framework context, establishing a stable base on which operational activities
with a starting point in late 2014 can be established. The project is expected to have a
significant impact on the emergence of a technically robust and sustainable GMES service
infrastructure in Europe, able to supply both source and interpreted data, as well as
forecasts. The service should significantly contribute to the environmental information base
allowing Europe to independently evaluate its policy responses in a reliable and timely
manner.
SPA.2011.1.5-03 R&D to enhance future GMES applications in the Marine and Atmosphere
areas
The prototype operational Marine and Atmosphere service supported in topic 1.5-01 and 1.5-
02 through CP-CSA funding schemes will exclude research work, i.e. longer term R&D
devoted to the evolution of GMES services. Both Marine and Atmosphere services will
require R&D work to be conducted in parallel to improve the quality of operational services,
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include new scientific methodologies, develop new applications and to improve user uptake
of such new applications.
Medium to long term R&D which will benefit the GMES applications beyond 2015 should be
considered within this topic 1.5-03, as operations and immediate research needs of the Marine
and Atmosphere service projects are already covered under topics 1.5-01 and 1.5-02 of this
call.
The suitability of current GMES service products on atmospheric composition and marine
state variables for application by the Climate Change research community is also considered
to be an important candidate for research attention in this topic. Such research and
development actions on innovative products will go beyond the prototype GMES operations
addressed in Topic 1.5-01 and 1.5-02 for the future and fill any major gaps that may not be
covered in the prototype GMES operational services.
Specific topics that still need to be addressed as a follow-on from the Fast-Track and Pilot
service projects could be identified from the service descriptions prepared by the GMES
service implementation groups, concentrating on medium to long-term developments.
Project proposals are also expected to meet the product specifications and requirements as
identified by the Atmosphere and Marine Implementation Groups in the Final Reports28 and
proposers need to demonstrate how their proposed activities represent significant progress of
the state of the art as compared to the current operational service capacities in Europe.
Projects should include activities aiming at disseminating knowledge and increasing public
awareness of the results achieved through the integration of space technology and in-situ
observation systems. Project output could include an assessment of the type of data and level
of spectral, spatial and time resolution expected from the next generation of satellites and in-
situ data sources.
completely or in part, through the data access arrangements between the EU and ESA. With
regard to in-situ data necessary to the development of each service, the proposals should also
describe which efforts the proposers will undertake to obtain these data. An interface with
coordination activities of the EEA in this respect should be foreseen, it being understood that
the EEA will not provide in-situ data as such through this coordination activity.
In general needed in-situ data could include:
(i) data collected by networks of sensors deployed on land, sea, water and in the atmosphere
aimed at measuring and providing a complete description of the Earth system.
(ii) surveys aimed at collecting socio-economic data, land cover and land-use data, geology,
soil conditions, bio-diversity information and other topographic or geographical data such as
elevation, administrative boundaries, transport and utility networks etc.
In particular in-situ data should meet the immediate needs of the specific proposed service
and should cover, inter alia, the following requirements:
• Timeliness, in function of the service requirements.
• The provision schemes and their corresponding delivery interfaces (FTP, other
internet protocols, dedicated communication schemes);
28
Further information on the GMES service Implementation Group reports is available on at the website
http://www.gmes.info/pages-principales/library/implementation-groups/.
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Specific needs for dedicated in-situ data for the development of each service should be
detailed in the proposals.
Funding schemes: Collaborative Projects (small or medium-scale focused research project)

with upper eligibility limit of EUR 2 000 000 European Union requested contribution.
The projects will be expected to establish innovative new GMES products or applications. In
the context of already existing capabilities, projects will be expected to contribute to the
integration of future lines into (pre)operational service chains of the GMES services.
Further insights into the uptake of products, possible models for operational supply, and the
evolution and trends of future sensor needs will be demonstrated. The results obtained will
contribute directly to the sustainability and competitiveness of European value-adding
services.
The projects should also examine the impact that their products and services could have in a
socio-economic context. They should also contribute to reducing climate change uncertainties
in related geo-spatial information products. The projects will reflect the mutual dependency
of technology, organisational dynamics, societal issues as well as related legal/economic
aspects
The impact of the system should also be demonstrated through pilot tests.
It is expected that projects have an impact on widening participation to GMES, by mobilising
actors in the marine and atmosphere research communities, not involved in the GMES core
service projects. Apart from addressing specific knowledge generation enabling better policy
making at European level, projects could also help stimulate new commercial spin-offs and
thereby have a beneficial impact on SMEs active in the value-adding sectors. Developing
products specifically tailored for subsequent integration into production chains of such SMEs,
or strong participation of SMEs in the project should help realisation of that impact.
Activity: 9.2. Strengthening the foundations of Space science and technology
Area 9.2.1: Research to support space science and exploration
SPA.2011.2.1-01 Exploitation of space science and exploration data
Space based observations play a leading role in Earth, Planetary, Universe, Environmental,
Physical and Life sciences, providing a privileged vantage point of our planet and objects of
the universe, especially when taken in synergy with ground based observations, data analysis
and modelling tools and other research in laboratories. Collaborative proposals in the field of
data exploitation are of particular importance since ESA has supported many science and
exploration missions, but data analysis has mainly been limited to national effort on a project
by project basis, therefore limiting a full exploitation of raw data.
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Research projects are intended to strengthen cooperation on scientific problems including data
exploitation related to space exploration, including astrophysical insights. To keep a realistic
time and budgetary frame, the focus should be on robotic-exploration and pre-requisites to
human exploration, such as biomedical studies. Widest use should be made from data
gathered on European and international space missions, enhancing their value by combining
these with non-space based research results. Results from in-space experiments (such as the
International Space Station) could also be included in the research activities. Project proposals
should clearly demonstrate how their proposed combination of data sets, e.g. from multiple
sources or combining space and non-space based data, leads to strong synergies.
The Work Programme topic on space science and exploration is open to international
cooperation and should focus on downstream R&D activities complementing space missions,
such as the effective scientific exploitation of existing data. Missions currently in operation
produce data sets of potentially immense value for research but may need additional funding
for a more comprehensive interpretation.
Cooperation with international partners from third countries (ICPC)29, or countries with S&T
agreements, as well as other space-faring nations (e.g. US, Japan) will help to expand the use
of data, the corresponding data processing and management methods in third countries, and
enhance the relations with established space powers. Therefore such international partners
will be eligible to participate and to be funded.

Note: Limits on the EC financial contribution apply. These are implemented strictly as
Projects are expected to add value to space missions and earth based observations by
significantly contributing to the effective scientific exploitation of collected data. They are
expected to enable space researchers to take full advantage of the potential value of data sets.
Expanding the use of data the corresponding data processing and management methods in
third countries, and enhance the relations with established space powers are regarded to add
value to European space missions.
Projects are expected to contribute to the much needed coordination of the exploitation of
existing and future data collection, and thereby enhancing the possibility to base research on
datasets providing comprehensive or full coverage, while at the same time addressing the
potential need for further analysis of existing datasets. It is also expected that the projects will
facilitate access to and appropriate use of data for those scientists who are not part of the
team having obtained it.
Furthermore, projects are expected to add value to existing activities on European and
national levels, and to raise the awareness of coordination and synergy efforts among
stakeholders.
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income, lower-middle-income or upper-middle-income country, and which is identified as such in the work
programmes, see list in Annex 1 to the Work Programme “Cooperation”.
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SPA.2011.2.1-02 Research and development for space exploration
Technologies relevant for space exploration, with the focus on robotic explorations will be
supported. Research proposals should cover topics such as innovative instrumentation (e.g.
for the detection of traces of early life forms, for the preservation and the processing of the
samples, to be acquired and analysed in situ or returned to the Earth), mobility on planetary
surfaces (robotic exploration, rover, robots and cooperative systems), in-space and from-
surface propulsion (as well as entry, descent and soft and precision landing, in orbit
rendezvous, capture and high precision attitude control systems), in-space power generation
(as well as making use of novel power sources or photo-voltaic technologies) and innovative
techniques for survivability in space, including habitation, life support and protection against
environmental influences, including radiation. Activities should be in coherence with the
existing and planned developments at ESA.
Human presence in space is costly, and to employ their unique capabilities as effectively as
possible in space, in the short and medium term robots with autonomous capabilities and
some form of artificial intelligence should be able to take over certain tasks from astronauts,
thereby freeing them to perform complex or supervisory tasks. On the other hand, robots also
extend human handling capabilities in space, outside habitable structures. In the long-term,
assembly of space structures in orbit or on planetary surfaces could be performed by
autonomous, distributed and co-operating robotic systems. To make such highly accurate
maneuvers in space possible, also suitable micro-propulsion systems are sought which deliver
the needed small thrust levels. Research proposals should cover topics preparing such
advanced concepts for autonomous distributed and co-operating systems for future space
application.
The participation of SMEs, the inclusion of international partners (from third countries
(ICPC)30, countries with S&T agreements as well as other space-faring nations (such as the
US and Japan) will help to advance technologyand enhance the relations with established
space powers. These aspects should be taken into account in the proposal. International
partners will be eligible to participate and to be funded.

Projects are expected to strive for innovative in-space technologies, which enable robotic
exploration missions with a higher scientific return. Accomplishment of this objective will
allow future space exploration mission planners to shift their focus from the difficulty of the
journey to the science challenges at the destination. Projects are expected to improve robotics
technologies, which enable meaningful planetary science under harsh and unexpected
environments, and they are expected to provide new concepts for in-orbit operations, which
will improve exploration mission concepts in terms of transportation time and reliability.
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Projects are expected to complement planned space exploration missions by significantly
contributing to the availability of advanced transportation, robotics and GNC and attitude
control technologies. It is expected that the project will be complementary to, and clearly
demonstrates an added value to, the efforts already carried out in this field by ESA or at
national level. Furthermore, projects are expected to contribute to the potential long-term
preparation of human space flights and settlements on planets for the benefit of life on Earth.
Research funding in this area should have a beneficial economic impact on SMEs in the space
sector. A strong participation of SMEs in the project should help to realise this impact.
Area 9.2.2: Research to support space transportation and key technologies
SPA.2011.2.2-01 Space transportation technologies
In the domain of Space Transportation, the objective is to enhance the European

competitiveness for the next generation of launchers, in coherence with the existing and
planned developments at ESA. The confirmed needs in this domain are the independence of
European access to space and the capacities for space exploration as set out in the European
Space Policy.
Research and development proposals shall contribute to increase the innovation capacity of
future developments by proposing and evaluating new concepts and disruptive technologies,
offering a wider range of choice for the next developments. This could cover activities in the
domain of:
- Launcher concept itself: contributing to define new possible missions which could
serve challenges such as environmental preservation and servicing capabilities;
- New propellants: developing more energetic, low-cost and safer options, including
evaluation of new molecular structures;
- Innovative materials and simulation methodologies: increased capacities, reduced cost
and weight of launcher components or tanks (e.g. making use of nano particles);
- Long duration power systems, including fuel cells integration concepts in a launcher;
- Reducing weight of electronic and electrical hardware, including miniaturisation of
instrumentation, transducers and their electronic system (reliability, integration capacity,
precision, power consumption).
Projects are expected to demonstrate their complementarity with existing ESA road-maps and
ongoing or planned activities. Proposers should clarify how their proposals add value for
Europe in light of these developments.
International cooperation with existing and emerging space powers may be considered where
necessary and appropriate. In such cases, proposers should clarify how the international
cooperation adds value to European capacities, and contributes to an independent European
access to space, to justify that international partners will be eligible to participate and to be
funded.
Funding schemes : Collaborative Projects (small or medium-scale focused research project)

with upper eligibility limit of EUR 2 million European Union requested contribution.
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Projects are expected to improve the European competitiveness for the next generation of
launchers. In coherence with the objectives set out in the European Space Policy, projects are
expected to contribute to the independent European access to space and to enhance
capacities for space exploration. Projects are expected to consolidate the long term
sustainability and to improve the economical aspects of a domain known to be demanding in
terms of reliability by experimenting novel techniques and methodologies. Furthermore, they
are expected to increase the innovation capacity of future developments by proposing new
concepts and disruptive technologies.
SPA.2011.2.2-02 Space critical technologies
The space sector is a strategic asset contributing to the independence, security and prosperity
of Europe and its role in the world. As underlined in the European Space Policy, recognised in
the European Parliamentarian Resolution31 and stressed and highlighted in the Resolutions
from the Space Council from 200732, 200833 and the 6th Space Council held on 29th May
2009, Europe needs non-dependent access to critical space technologies, which is a condition-
sine-qua-non for achieving Europe’s strategic objectives. "Non-dependence" refers to the
possibility for Europe to have free, unrestricted access to any required space technology.
Critical Technologies for European Non-Dependence are not restricted only to specific
electric or electronic components, but include all those technologies which are surveyed and
monitored by the Joint EC-ESA-EDA European Non-Dependence process encompassing
platform, payload and launcher technologies. A number of priority technologies have been
identified for Framework Programme 7 support as summarised in a table of technologies
below. The table should only be regarded as a first guidance of the technologies which can be
addressed - proposers are required to consult the detailed table available on the CORDIS
call webpage in the "Additional Information" section before drafting proposals, in order
to ensure the correct alignment with European strategic challenges and technology
readiness level (TRL) required.
Careful coordination with ESA technology programmes is required, technologies not covered
by the table will be regarded as out of scope of the call.
ID Title
1* Core processors for DSP computers
2 ASICS
3* High speed DAC-ADC based on European Technology
4 Very high speed serial interfaces
31
Resolution of 20 November 2008 on the European space policy: how to bring space down to earth
32
Space Council Resolution 22. May 2007, “RESOLUTION ON THE EUROPEAN SPACE POLICY”
33
Space Council Resolution 26. September 2008, “Taking forward the European Space Policy”
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5* FPGAs
6 Solid state gyroscope components
7 Power amplification: TWT materials
8 European State of the Art Dielectric Materials
9* Make available Submmw Local Oscillator Sources
10 Space-worthy solid-state laser sources
Enhanced performance and space-worthy 1-D and 2-D Sensor focal planes operating from X-ray to the
11
Infrared
12 Bladder tanks for bipropellants
13 Propellant flow and distribution components for electric and chemical propulsion
14 Development of Large Deployable structures
15 Development of low shock (NEA-like) initiators
16 Advanced Ablative Systems for high speed re-entry
17 Passive Components
18 Active Components
19 Very High performance microprocessors
20* Advanced microwave components - MMIC
21 Low-cost high-resolution L and X-band SAR components
22 Advanced thermal control systems
23 Advanced thermal control materials
24 High density (up to 1000 pins) assemblies on PCB
25 Space qualified carbon fibre and pre impregnated material sources for satellite subsystems
* Domains with greyed out cells and struck- out text have already been significantly or partially addressed in previous FP7
Space calls and will not be open for proposals in this call.
To address the strategic challenges on space technologies, FP7 intends to complement current
efforts of the European Union and to contribute to the European Space Programme. Projects
are expected to demonstrate their complementarities and possible synergies with national
agency and ESA funded activities, as well as relevant Harmonised European Space
Technology Roadmaps.
Emphasis for these activities should not necessarily be on the advanced nature of their
scientific innovation, but, more importantly, be on the expected medium term impact for
Europe to develop or regain the capacity to operate independently in space, e.g. by developing
in a timely manner reliable and affordable space technologies that in some cases may already
exist outside Europe or in European terrestrial applications.

The projects are expected, first and foremost, to reduce the dependence on critical
technologies and capabilities from outside Europe for future space applications, as
identified in the EC-ESA-EDA Critical Space Technologies for European Strategic Non-
Dependence - List of Urgent Actions 2010/2011.
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In addition, projects should enhance the technical capabilities and overall competitiveness of
European space industry satellite vendors on the world wide market. The projects are
expected to open new competition opportunities for European manufacturers by reducing the
dependency on export restricted technologies that are of strategic importance to future
European space efforts. They should enable the European industry to get non-restricted
access to high performance technologies that will allow increasing its competitiveness and
expertise in the space domain. Projects should improve the overall European space
technology landscape and complement the activities of European and national space
programmes.
In this context, technological spin in and/or bilateral collaborations should be enhanced
between European non-space and space industries and projects are expected to provide
advanced critical technologies that are of common interest to different space application
domains (e.g. telecom, Earth-observation, science, etc.).
Area 9.2.3: Research into reducing the vulnerability of space assets
SPA.2011.2.3-01 Prevention of impacts from Near Earth Objects (NEOs) on our Planet
The potential threat of Near Earth Objects (NEOs) such as asteroids and comets to life on
earth is receiving increased attention. In order to assess the risk posed, further understanding
of their orbits and their composition is required.
In the light of growing information from newly available space-and ground-based telescopes,
many scientific questions can be addressed, such as the material properties of such NEOs, as
well as their stability. Their orbit and position relative to Earth can be studied with higher
reliability and precision, allowing for better forecasting and risk estimation.
Furthermore, it is time to launch a new joint effort for exploring technological and scientific
ways to prevent a potential large impact from cosmic objects like comets or asteroids on our
planet. Proposals should explore the feasibility of methodologies and capabilities necessary
to prevent a collision of Earth with such outer space objects. This feasibility should, where
appropriate and possible, be validated experimentally.
As several space-faring nations have reached a level of technical capability and scientific
expertise, which might be sufficient to develop potentially successful strategies to prevent an
impact, research proposals in this domain should be conducted with the appropriate
international participation, in particular from Russia, the USA or Japan. Such international
partners will be eligible to participate and to be funded.

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The projects are expected to significantly enhance the capability to understand these NEOs,
the threat they pose, help to mitigate the risks, and to develop successful strategies to prevent
an impact. The projects should also contribute to establishing a coordinated global approach
on this potential threat, together with established space powers.
Activity: 9.3 Cross-cutting activities
Area 9.3.1: SME specific research

This means that SME participation in proposals is encouraged in all call topics, but does not
constitute a minimum eligibility criterion.
Area 9.3.2: International cooperation

SPA.2011.3.2-01 Support for “GMES and Africa” Initiative
Activities initiated under the Lisbon Process on “GMES and Africa” have been successful in
drawing in stakeholders from both the European and African continents in using Earth
observation technology in a multitude of application domains in support to development
policies. The initiative is an integral part of the Joint Africa-EU Strategic Partnership, being
pursued under Partnership 8 (Science, ICT and Space). The Action Plan on GMES and
Africa, identifying needs priorities for action, has been drafted and will be issued after a wide
consultation exercise taken place throughout 2010 both in Africa and in Europe. It will be
submitted by the end of 2010 to the Africa-EU Summit, in Libya, for endorsement and
implementation.
As of 2011, the next phase of the implementation of “GMES and Africa” action plan is
expected to start, and FP7 is expected to be one important supporting instrument in the frame
of the Joint African Europe Strategy under Partnership 8 on Science, Information Society and
Space34.
Coordination of the GMES and Africa initiative is being done by a team composed of African
and European stakeholders, largely on a volunteer basis. Once the Action Plan will be
endorsed, it will be necessary to promote, accompany and supervise its implementation
through appropriate coordination, awareness and communication mechanisms in support to
the group of stakeholders leading the initiative.
Continued support to the group of stakeholders is to be given through a Coordination and
Support Action, particularly regarding the involvement of the African partners in steering it,
ensuring African up-taking and ownership along the principles agreed in Lisbon in 2007 and
those governing the Joint Africa-EU Strategy. Firstly, the activity should aim at facilitating
the capacity for selected African experts to attend key coordination events and conferences
over the post-2011 implementation period of 2 to 3 years, as well as at the organization of a
major awareness and coordination event in Africa, likely on a yearly basis. Secondly, it
should provide support in-loco to the African entity responsible to coordinate the
34
Further information on Africa-EU Partnership is available on the website http://www.africa-eu-
partnership.org/partnerships/science-information-society-and-space
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implementation of the Action Plan. Thirdly, it should provide yearly reports on how GMES
services could fulfill the needs identified in the GMES and Africa Plan, making use of the
expertise in Africa and in Europe, and the efforts of relevant FP7 funded projects,
contributing for coherence between the developments in Europe and in Africa, exchange of
know-how, economy of scale and long-term sustainable cooperation.
Funding schemes: It is expected to fund one Co-ordination and Support action (coordinating
or supporting type35) with an upper eligibility limit of EUR 1 million European Union
requested contribution.
• Expected Impact:
The project is expected to significantly enhance the effective participation of African
stakeholders in the joint Africa-EU Strategy on GMES and Africa, catalyse user involvement,
Africa ownership and long-term sustainable cooperation in the space applications sector
(w.r.t. Earth Observation). It will facilitate the implementation of the Action plan. It will
contribute to harmonise GMES Europe and Africa initiatives, inducing an economy of scale
in the implementation of services.
SPA.2011.3.2-02 Facilitating access to space for small scale research missions
Cubesat platforms and other small-scale satellites have become an important standardised
base for conducting scientific experiments in space, giving both university and commercial
researchers the means to access space. Despite an increasing popularity of Cubesats for
research, the lack of launch opportunities has limited the exploitation. Launch opportunities
so far are mostly intended as a first step to boost hands-on development by students in
complement with other education project activities, thus providing a suitable and qualified
space workforce for the future. Additionally to such usage as an educational tool, valuable
research and science by other research entities, including SMEs, could receive a boost, if
suitable low cost launch possibilities were made available. Improved accessibility to low-cost
launches will allow the placement of small-scale satellites into dedicated orbits optimised for
specific research flights, rather than opportunity orbits only.
Integration of a large number of such experimental platforms on one launcher, allowing for
the simultaneous launch of several different research missions can also lower access costs per
satellite, but requires complex deployment mechanisms. The development of the interface
suitable for a launch with a low-cost launcher should be included. Additionally, providing a
means to utilise double-cubesats or multiple-cubesats in a modular approach would further
enhance the exploitability of this universal platform. Furthermore, the technology developed
35
Please note, for Coordination and Supporting Actions aiming at supporting research activities and policies the
minimum condition shall be the participation of one legal entity. For Coordination and Supporting Actions
aiming at coordinating research activities and policies the minimum condition shall be the participation of
three legal entities.
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should address the specific requirements necessary for orbit insertion suitable for formation
flying or deployment of swarms of spacecraft.
Launch concepts affordable to the science community in Europe and/or the development of a
mechanism suitable to deploy cubesats (or alternative nano-satellite platforms) are to be
supported with funding, and a proposal should include demonstration. Such a demonstration
should include payload placements in orbit performing realistic space based research, typical
of the type of research flights to be offered in future. These experiments could encompass for
example in-situ environmental monitoring in the thermosphere, climate-change monitoring,
materials testing, in-orbit validation of components, medical or biological research or
microgravity research. Proposals addressing several different experiments are preferred.
Appropriate attention should be given in proposals to the end of life de-orbiting of the
deployed space hardware.
The active participation of international partners (from third countries (ICPC)36, countries
with S&T agreements as well as other space-faring nations (such as the US and Japan) is
mandatory (eligibility criteria), and this has to contribute to the scientific and technological
excellence of the project and/or lead to an increased impact of the project’s results.
International partners will be eligible to be funded. Proposers should therefore clarify how this
international cooperation gives added value to European capacities.

Proposals are expected to contribute to the availability of affordable launch opportunities for
the scientific community. The capability for realising specific research flight scenarios,
possibly utilising complex multiple payload placements, should be enhanced, and the scope of
achievable space-based experiments should be enlarged. The affordability and viability of the
proposed research flight scenario(s) should be demonstrated.
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Area 9.3.3: Dissemination: Transnational and international cooperation among NCPs
SPA.2011.3.3-01 Trans-national and international cooperation among NCPs
Reinforcing the network of National Contact Points (NCP) for FP7 under Space theme is to
be supported by promoting trans-national and international co-operation. A project was
funded from the 2007 budget, which will end in 2011. It is intended to extend the scope to
also support information provision in the international domain. Special attention should be
given to helping less experienced NCPs rapidly acquire the know-how accumulated already in
other countries, and to promote the SMEs participation within the Space Theme of FP7.
The action will focus on identifying and sharing good practices. This may entail various
mechanisms such as benchmarking, joint workshops, training, and twinning schemes.
Practical initiatives to benefit cross-border audiences should be included, such as the
organisation of information days in preparation of calls, and trans-national brokerage events.
The specific approach should be adapted to the nature of the theme and to the capacities and
priorities of the NCPs concerned. Proposals are expected to include all European NCPs who
have been officially appointed by the relevant national authorities. If certain NCPs wish to
abstain from participating, this fact should be explicitly documented in the proposal.
The action may also involve FP7 contacts from third countries and the international
cooperation partner countries. This is of particular importance for countries which have
concluded specific S&T cooperation agreements in the Framework Programme context, and
where national contact persons may also have been nominated. Where such FP7 contact
points have not yet been active, the establishment of a FP7 contact could be promoted through
the national space agency or space research institutes. It is expected that the project should
provide also assistance to the R&D community during the start-up of post-2013 Space
research funding in the EU.
The Commission expects to receive a single proposal under this heading.
Funding schemes: It is expected to fund one Co-ordination and support action (coordinating
type37) with an upper eligibility limit of EUR 1 million European Union requested
contribution.
The proposal is expected to lead to an improved NCP service across Europe, therefore
helping to simplify access to FP7 calls, lowering the entry barriers for newcomers, and
37
Please note, for Coordination and Supporting Actions aiming at supporting research activities and policies the
minimum condition shall be the participation of one legal entity. For Coordination and Supporting Actions
aiming at coordinating research activities and policies the minimum condition shall be the participation of
three legal entities.
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raising the average quality of submitted proposals. A more consistent level of NCP support
services across Europe and outside should result. More effective participation of SMEs and
organisations from third countries is expected, alongside European organisations, in line
with the principle of mutual benefit.
Area 9.3.4: Cross-thematic approaches

Area 9.3.5: Studies and events in support of European Space Policy

SPA.2011.3. 5-01 European Space Policy Studies
Several different supporting and coordinating projects are to be funded within this part of the
Work Programme, ranging from studies and event organisation to research coordination and
setting of European space research agendas.
The Council conclusions of 26 September 2008 set priorities for the future implementation of
the European Space Policy, notably in the areas of space and climate change, space and
security, space exploration and the contribution of space to the Europe 2020 as new priority
areas. The conclusions of the European Council of December 2008 call for the launching of a
European plan for innovation encompassing all the conditions for sustainable development
and the technologies for the future including space technologies and derived services. Thus,
the European Council linked space to innovation and – in a wider sense to the need to prepare
for European economic recovery. In view of this, the Space Work Programme 2011 supports
studies focusing on the implementation of the European Space Policy following the
September 2008 Space Council and the 2008 European Council. Of particular interest are
studies related to the link between space and innovation (forming the basis for a series of
brainstorming sessions or workshops with industry representatives and the different
innovation actors in Europe leading finally to a roadmap for space and innovation), the socio-
economic benefits attached, and on questions related to space exploration, Europe's role in the
global space exploration initiative as well as the European Union's role in this important field.
In the area of space exploration, educational activities are required to raise the public’s
awareness to our specific situation in space, to develop a public understanding of the solar
system and the co-evolution of life and spaceship Earth. They are to increase awareness that
Space exploration is an enterprise on global scale and thus requires global cooperation – a
new and interesting challenge for humankind. Activities proposed in this context should
combine different ongoing national activities.
In order to facilitate better planning of European Space activities, support or coordination

actions are to be funded which aim at coordination of different R&D activities in
exploration, such as the experimentation potential on the ISS, roadmaps for future robotic
missions (e.g. Mars sample-return), as well as to develop a long-term perspective on human
exploration. Such roadmaps could also contribute in particular to finding a European position
on human Space exploration, and should also investigate the potential and benefits from
international cooperation.
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Funding schemes: Coordination and Support Actions (supporting or coordinating) with
upper eligibility limit of EUR 300 000 European Union requested contribution.
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III IMPLEMENTATION OF CALLS
• Call title: Space Call 4
• Call identifier: FP7-SPACE-2011-1
• Date of publication38: 20 July 2010
• Deadline : 39
25 November 2010, at 17.00.00, Brussels local time
• Indicative budget40: EUR 99 million
The budget for this call is indicative. The final budget awarded to actions implemented
through calls for proposals may vary:
• The final budget of the call may vary by up to 10% of the total value of the indicated
budget for each call; and
• Any repartition of the call budget may also vary up to 10% of the total value of the
indicated budget for the call.
• Topics called:
Activity/ Area Topics called Funding Schemes

9.1.1 Space-based applications at the SPA.2011.1.1-01 GMES Coordination and Support
service of European Society / Pre- Security: exploring operational Action (supporting or
operational validation of GMES services governance options coordinating)
and products41
SPA.2011.1.5-01 Prototype Combined Collaborative

9.1.5 Space-based applications at the
operational continuity of GMES Project (Large-scale
service of European Society / Continuity
services in the Marine Area integrating project) and
of GMES services in the areas of Coordination and Support
Marine and Atmosphere41 Action
SPA.2011.1.5-02 Prototype Combined Collaborative
operational continuity of GMES Project (Large-scale
services in the Atmosphere area integrating project) and
Coordination and Support
Action
SPA.2011.1.5-03 R&D to Collaborative Projects

enhance future GMES (Small or medium-scale
applications in the Marine and focused research project)
Atmosphere areas
9.2.1 Strengthening of Space foundations/ SPA.2011.2.1-01 Exploitation of Collaborative Projects
Research to support space science and science and exploration data (Small or medium-scale
exploration focused research project)
38
The Director-general responsible for the call may publish it up to one month prior to or after the envisaged
date of publication
39
The Director-general responsible may delay this deadline by up to two months
40
Under the condition that the draft budget for 2011 is adopted without modifications by the budget authority.
41
For the Activity 9.1, four ranking lists will be established; one for each of the topics (SPA.2011.1.1-01,
SPA.2011.1.5-01, SPA.2011.1.5-02, and SPA.2011.1.5-03)
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SPA.2011.2.1-02 Research and Collaborative Projects
development for space
(Small or medium-scale
exploration
focused research project)
9.2.2 Strengthening of Space SPA.2011.2.2-01 Space Collaborative Projects

foundations / Research to support space transportation technologies (Small or medium-scale
transportation and key technologies focused research project)
SPA.2011.2.2-02 Space critical Collaborative Projects

technologies
(Small or medium-scale
9.2.3 Strengthening of Space foundations SPA.2011.2.3-01 Prevention of Collaborative Projects

/ Reducing the vulnerability of space assets impacts from Near Earth Objects
(NEOs) on our Planet (Small or medium-scale
9.3.2 Cross-cutting activities / SPA.2011.3.2-01 GMES and Coordination and Support
International Cooperation Africa Action (supporting or
coordinating)
SPA.2011.3.2-02 Facilitating Collaborative Projects
access to space for small scale
research missions (Small or medium-scale
9.3.3 Cross-cutting activities / Trans- SPA.2011.3.3-01 Trans-national Coordination and Support

national cooperation among NCPs and international cooperation Action (coordinating)
among NCPs
9.3.5 Cross-cutting activities/ Studies and SPA.2011.3.5-01 European Space Coordination and Support
events in support of European Space Policy Studies Action (supporting or
Policy coordinating)
• Eligibility conditions:
- The general eligibility criteria for the different funding schemes are set out in Annex 2
to this Work Programme, and in the guide for applicants. Please note that the
completeness criterion also includes that part B of the proposal shall be readable,
accessible and printable.
Funding scheme Minimum conditions

Combined Collaborative Project and At least 3 independent legal entities, each of
Coordination and Support Action which is established in a MS or AC, and no 2
of which are established in the same MS or
AC
Collaborative Projects At least 3 independent legal entities, each of
which is established in a MS or AC, and no 2
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AC
Coordination and Support Actions At least 3 independent legal entities, each of
(coordinating action) which is established in a MS or AC, and no 2
AC
Coordination and Support Actions At least 1 independent legal entity established
(supporting action) in a MS or AC.
- The following additional eligibility criteria and funding constraints apply in this call
- For Activity 9.1, Topic 1.1.01, the maximum eligible EU contribution is EUR 1 000
000 for Coordination and Support Actions, proposals requesting in excess will be
ineligible. Only CSA are requested.
000, proposals requesting in excess will be ineligible. Only Combined CP-CSA are
requested.
000, proposals requesting in excess will be ineligible. Only Combined CP-CSA are
requested.
000, proposals requesting in excess will be ineligible. Only CP are requested.
- For Activity 9.2, Topic 2.1.01, Topic 2.1.02, the maximum eligible EC contribution is
EUR 2 000 000 for Collaborative Projects, proposals requesting in excess will be
ineligible. Only CP are requested.
000 for Collaborative Projects, proposals requesting in excess will be ineligible. Only
CP are requested.
CP are requested.
CP are requested.
000, proposals requesting in excess will be ineligible. Only CSA are requested.
000, proposals requesting in excess will be ineligible. Only CP are requested.
Participation of international partners (from third countries (ICPC)42 or countries with
S&T agreements or other space-faring nations (such as the US and Japan) is
mandatory, proposals without such participation will be ineligible.
- For Activity 9.3, Topic 3.5.01, the maximum eligible EU contribution is EUR 300
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- Only information provided in part A of the proposal will be used to determine whether
the proposal is eligible with respect to budget thresholds and/or minimum number of
eligible participants.
- Participants may use flat rates to cover subsistence costs of travel in their FP7 Grants
Agreements as outlined in Commission decision C(2009)1942 of 23 March 2009.
In accordance with Annex 3 to this work programme, this call provides for the possibility to
use flat rates to cover subsistence costs incurred by beneficiaries during travel carried out
within grants for indirect actions. For further information, see the relevant Guides for
Applicants for this call. The applicable flat rates are available at the following website:
http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/finddoc_en.html under 'Guidance documents/Flat rates for daily
allowances'.
• Evaluation procedure:
- The standard procedures set out in the FP7 Rules for submission of proposals, and the
related evaluation, selection and award procedures, will apply
- The evaluation criteria (including weights and thresholds) and sub-criteria, together
with the selection and award criteria for the different funding schemes are set out in
Annex 2 to this Work Programme. For Activity 9.1, Topics 1.5.01 and 1.5.02, the
evaluation criteria applicable to Collaborative project proposals will apply for the
Combined Collaborative Project (Large-scale integrating project) and Coordination
and Support Action.
- A one-stage submission procedure will be followed.
- Proposals may be evaluated remotely.
- During final ranking, the procedure for prioritising proposals with equal scores
described in Annex 2 to the work programme will be modified as follows for the
proposals in GMES area 9.1 only:
− “The following approach will be applied successively for every group of ex aequo
proposals requiring prioritisation, starting with the highest scored group, and
continuing in descending order:
(i) Proposals, that address topics not otherwise covered by more highly-rated
proposals, will be considered to have the highest priority.
(ii) These proposals will themselves be prioritised according to the scores they
have been awarded for the criterion impact. When these scores are equal,
priority will be based on scores for the criterion scientific and/or
technological excellence. If necessary, any further prioritisation will be based
on other appropriate characteristics, to be decided by the panel, related to the
contribution of the proposal to the European Research Area and/or general
objectives mentioned in the work programme (e.g. presence of SMEs,
international co-operation, public engagement).
(iii) The method described in (ii) will then be applied to the remaining ex aequos
in the group.”
- CP, CP-CSA and CSA will be ranked separately.

- For the topics SPA.2011.1.5-01 and SPA.2011.1.5-02 coordinators of proposals that
pass all the individual evaluation thresholds will be invited to a hearing.
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• Indicative evaluation and contractual timetable:
This call in 2010 invites proposals to be funded in 2011. The evaluation is to commence
within 2 months of the call deadline, with negotiations of successful proposals commensurate
with the 2011 budget expected to commence in the first half of 2011.
Proposals recommended for funding, which cannot be financed from the available budget will
be put in a reserve list after evaluation, to allow for later funding in case of availability of
additional budget or failure to complete negotiation of a proposal recommended for funding.
• Implementation
Calls for proposals under this work programme Space will be implemented by the Research
Executive Agency (REA) according to the provisions of the Commission decision
C/2008/3980final of 31 July 2008 “delegating powers to the Research Executive Agency with
a view to performance of tasks linked to implementation of specific European Union
programmes People, Capacities and Cooperation in the field of research comprising, in
particular, implementation appropriations entered in the Community budget”.
All activities under 9.1 to 9.3 are included in this delegation, only tender actions and
identified beneficiary actions (being in support of policy) are excluded from this delegation
and will be managed by the Commission.
• Consortia agreements
The conclusion of a Consortium Agreement is required for any action under the Space
Theme.
• The forms of grants and maximum reimbursement rates which will be offered are specified
in Annex 3 to the Cooperation work programme.
• Particular requirements for participation, evaluation and implementation:
- The minimum number of participating legal entities required, for all funding schemes,
is set out in the Rules for Participation. Please note, that for Coordination and
Supporting Actions, different minimum participation rules apply depending on
whether they are aiming at supporting or coordinating research activities and policies.
• Flat rates to cover subsistence costs: In accordance with Annex 3 of this work
programme, this call provides for the possibility to use flat rates to cover subsistence costs
incurred by beneficiaries during travel carried out within grants for indirect actions. For
further information, see the relevant Guides for Applicants for this call. The applicable flat
rates are available at the following website: http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/find-doc_en.html
under 'Guidance documents/Flat rates for daily allowances'.
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IV OTHER ACTIONS
Activities implemented but not subject of a call
The following activities will be supported through funding by the Space theme in 2011, but
will not be subject of a call43 under the Space theme:
1) Development of GMES-dedicated space infrastructure
2) Support to GMES Initial Operations
3) Communication and Conferences
4) Monitoring, Evaluation, Studies and Impact Assessment
5) Risk-sharing Finance Facility (RSFF).
They are regarded to supplement the activities undertaken as a result of the calls for proposals
in the FP7 Space theme. Applicants are invited to take benefit of these as appropriate in their
proposals (for instance make use of access to the coordinated provision of observation data
for GMES, or include the possibility of EIB loans to fulfil the Commissions co-financing
requirements).
4.1 Development of GMES-dedicated space infrastructure
As stated in the GMES Communication of 2005, FP7 funding is foreseen to provide a

significant part to the GMES Space Component (GSC) Programme of ESA, in particular
regarding the development of GMES-dedicated space-based infrastructure.
Overall, of order 45% of the FP7 ‘Space’ budget44 could be made available for this action
over the period 2007-2013. Based on the specific capacities provided by ESA in this domain,
the Commission has decided to delegate to ESA the management45 of the implementation of
the FP7 funding of the GMES Space Component (GSC) Programme of ESA.
The respective annual financial contributions to be provided from FP7 shall be foreseen in the
annual updating cycle of the Work Programme, taking account of any update or revision of
the GSC. For 2011, a contribution of EUR 120 million is foreseen.
Financial support from FP7 should contribute to the activities proposed by ESA in the GMES
Space Component Programme, starting with Segment 146, and followed by Segment 247.
EU funding to ESA will be contingent upon the effective implementation of the GSC
programme in the ESA framework and compliance with the administrative and financial
43
In accordance with Articles 14, 17 and 27 of Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 of 18 December 2006 laying
down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in actions under the
Seventh Framework Programme and for the dissemination of research results (2007-2013).
44
Including the corresponding share of support to the horizontal support to cross-cutting activities, as well as of
the relevant administrative expenses.
45
Commission Decision C(2008)563 of 8 February 2008
46
ESA/PB-EO(2007)44 of 17 May 2007
47
ESA/PB-EO(2009)30 of 9 Feb 2009
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regulations applicable to the general budget of the European Union48 and with the EC/ESA
Framework Agreement49.
With a view to ensuring the efficient and coherent monitoring and evaluation of the
implementation of actions carried out by ESA on behalf of the Commission under FP7, an
adequate monitoring and control process is put in place. It is in fact assumed that the GSC
Programme continues to be developed by ESA in a way that is demonstrably coherent with
the emerging user requirements being aggregated by the Commission. ESA shall also
regularly inform the Commission of the overall progress of the implementation of the Specific
Programme, as well as on the specific results of procurement actions, and shall provide timely
information on allocations proposed or funded under this programme.
The issues of security of space infrastructure (e.g. in terms of encryption of data transmission,
where necessary) and optimised data relay solutions (e.g. inter-satellite and satellite-to-ground
transmission technologies) should also be examined in this context.
It is essential that best use of existing and planned European satellites and ground systems is
being made – including those existing in other European agencies and organisations such as
EUMETSAT – in order to efficiently ensure the continuity of data necessary to the
establishment of GMES services on an operational basis - to the development of which this
Work Programme is aimed.
In addition to the GSC technical activities covering development of dedicated satellites,
ground segment and data access, a number of additional accompanying activities will also be
undertaken by ESA, notably to achieve a significant participation of the non-ESA Member
States in FP7, stimulating the active involvement of their industries and research
organisations, improving visibility, accessibility and understanding of the tender selection
procedures of ESA in line with the EU Financial Regulations and FP7 context. For these
activities a variety of funding schemes in line with the EU Financial Regulation may be used.
Further information on opportunities is available on Space Theme CORDIS website.
Funding scheme: other actions50
4.2 Support to GMES Initial Operations

The Commission’s proposal for a Regulation51 makes funding allowances for a number of
operational objectives, however, support of the research and development funding under FP7
will also be required, and a dedicated support from FP7 by an amount of EUR 43 million over
the three year period is foreseen. For the budget year of 2011, an amount of EUR 10 million
has been earmarked for this support, with EUR 15 million and EUR 18 million being
provisionally earmarked for budget years 2012 and 2013, respectively.
GMES Initial Operations (GIO) have according to the Commission’s proposal the following 5
operational objectives:
48
Council Regulation (EC,Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 and Commission Regulation (EC,Euratom)
No 2342/2002 of 23 December 2002
49
COM(2004)0085, 11 February 2004. The EC/ESA Framework Agreement specifies, inter alia (Art.5.3) that:
“Any financial contribution made by one Party in accordance with a specific arrangement shall be governed
by the financial provisions applicable to that Party. Under no circumstances shall the European Community
be bound to apply the rule of "geographical distribution" contained in the ESA Convention and specially in
Annex V thereto.”
50
In accordance with Article 53(d) of the Financial Regulation and Articles 35 and 43 of the Implementing
Rules.
51
COM(2009)223 final, 20 May 2009
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(1) emergency response services, based on existing activities in Europe, shall
ensure that Earth observation data and derived products are made available
for the benefit of emergency response players;
(2) land monitoring services shall ensure that Earth observation data and derived
products are made available for the benefit of European, national and regional
authorities;
(3) measures to support take-up of services by users;
(4) data access, including support to in situ data collection;
(5) GMES initial operations shall ensure the operations of the GMES space
component.
The 2011 Work programme will provide funding for GMES Data Access activities which are
supporting these operational objectives and benefit the research community at large. The main
objective of such GMES Data Access activities is to provide access to Earth observation data
from all GMES Contributing Missions required by the user communities, such as the GMES
Services, from the 4th quarter of 2010 until end 2013, and until the end of the commissioning
phase of Sentinel-1A, -2A, and 3A:
- as a smooth continuation of the data supply under the GMES Space Component Data
Access EC FP7 grant no FP7-223001 (GSC-DA)
- with a smooth continuation towards the GIO and full operations phase later.
The detailed description of the way ESA will perform these GMES Data Access activities for
the period Q4 2010 – end 2013 is described in a Project Implementation Plan complementing
the EC-ESA Delegation Agreement. These activities will be based on technical requirements
defined by the EC, aiming at serving with EO data the GMES services both identified in GIO
supported through the FP7 programme, and the community implementing GMES at large, and
which were elaborated following a user Hearing on Access to GMES Earth Observation Data
on 17 December 2009
The overall commitment appropriations for this activity will be up to EUR 10 million.
Funding scheme: other actions52
4.3 Communication and Conferences

Public events promoting the uptake of activities undertaken within the context of the FP7
Space, as well as fostering the implementation of the European Space Policy and the
European Space Programme will also be funded from the FP7 2011 budget.
Support will be given to the organisation of events (conferences, workshops or seminars)

related to the implementation of the European Space Policy and the priorities for
52
In accordance with Article 53(d) of the Financial Regulation and Articles 35 and 43 of the Implementing
Rules.
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implementation identified last year (see chapter above). Special attention will be given to
events which aim to explore and implement specific initiatives in the field of space for
innovation, and the question how space exploration could contribute to innovation as well as
events on space exploration related to space exploration. These events should support the
political debate and consensus building in Europe.
During 2011, it is envisaged to conduct communication actions (such dissemination material)

and large events in support of the implementation of the European Space Policy in general,
and GMES and European Space Exploration in particular. Support may be given to the
organisation of conferences and information events to strengthen wider participation in the
programme (including that of 3rd countries), and to disseminate results of European research
in the Space sector.
The overall commitment appropriations for this public procurement activity (by using
framework contracts and/or calls for tender) will be up to EUR 2.2 million.
Funding scheme: CSA – public procurement
4.3 Monitoring, Framework Programme Evaluation, Studies and Impact Assessment

The Space Theme will comply with the prevailing requirements for monitoring and evaluating
the Framework Programme and its impact, both ex-ante and ex-post. In preparation of the
period after 2013, activities will be conducted to prepare the implementation of the European
Space Programme.
This may involve studies and surveys as appropriate implemented through public
procurement, and/or appointing (groups of) independent experts. This limited number of
contracts may be implemented on the basis of framework contracts, in order to further ensure
that the Commission is provided with appropriate and timely analyses, which in turn will
facilitate the proper integration of policy studies into the preparation of new policy initiatives.
The overall commitment appropriations for this Activity in 2011 will be up to EUR 1.6
million.
Funding scheme: CSA – expert contract, public procurement
5.3 Risk-sharing Finance Facility

The preparation of operational service capacities, as well as development of the GMES space
components correspond to large undertakings and projects, involving long-term investments,
with considerable risks for participating industries. Promoters need access to additional cash-
flow to fulfil the Commissions co-financing requirements, enabling them to finance more
(and more risky) projects. It is for such R&D actions that the European Union will improve
the access to private sector finance by contributing financially to the 'Risk-Sharing Finance
Facility' (RSFF) established by the European Investment Bank (EIB). The Space theme is
contributing to this funding facility, from its budget, and participants are invited to make use
of this FP7 supporting scheme.
Further information on the RSFF is given in the Annex 4 of this Work Programme.
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Indicative budget to be allocated as a result of calls and other activities
A total of EUR 237 million is to be committed from the 2011 European Union budget. The
indicative budget allocated to the activities from the 2011 budget is given in the following table:
2011
EUR total
million53
Call FP7-SPACE-2011-1
Activity 9.1 Space-based applications at the service of European
Society :
1
1.1 GMES Security: exploring governance options
5.1 Marine service 28 56
5.2 Atmosphere service
5.3 R&D to enhance future GMES applications in the Marine 19
and Atmosphere areas
8
Activity 9.2 Strengthening of Space foundations:
1.1 Exploitation of Space Science and exploration data
17
1.2 Developments for space exploration
2.1 Space Transportation technologies
31
Activity 9.2 Strengthening of Space foundations: 10
2.2 Space Critical Technologies
Activity 9.2 Strengthening of Space foundations: 4
3.1 Prevention of impacts from NEO
Activity 9.3 Cross- cutting activities/International Cooperation
2.1. Support for “GMES and Africa” Initiative 1
2.2. Facilitating access to space for small scale R&D 8

missions 12
Activity 9.3 Cross-cutting activities
3.1. Trans-national and international coop. among NCPs 3
5.1. Studies and Events in support of European Space Policy
ACTIVITIES NOT SUBJECT OF A CALL FOR PROPOSALS:

1 ESA Delegation Agreement (re. 9.1) 120
2 Space Data Access (via ESA Delegation Agreement) 10
133.8
3 Communication and Conferences 2.2
4 Monitoring, Programme Evaluation, Studies and Impact 1.6
assessment
OTHER ACTIVITIES
1 FP7 Expert proposal evaluators payments 1.5 1.5
GENERAL ACTIVITIES (CF. ANNEX 4)

2.7 2.7
ESTIMATED TOTAL BUDGET ALLOCATION 237

53
Under the condition that the draft budget for 2011 is adopted without modifications by the budgetary authority.
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Summary of budget allocation to FP7 general activities for 2011 (cf. Annex 4)
2011
Cordis54 EUR 0.411 million
Eureka/Research EUR 0.018 million

Organisations
COST EUR 2.181 million
Cooperation of EUR 0.016 million

Non-University
Research Org.
Strat. Support EUR 0.031 million

Action
Experts EUR 0.005 million
Total EUR 2.662 million
These general activities will not be administered by the Space Theme, but through the proposed
horizontal mechanisms described in Annex 4.
All budgetary figures given in this work programme are indicative. The final budgets may vary
following the evaluation of proposals.
The final budget awarded to actions implemented through calls for proposals may vary:
• The total budget of the call may vary by up to 10% of the total value of the indicated budget
for each call; and
• Any repartition of the call budget may also vary by up to 10% of the total value of the
indicated budget for the call.
For actions not implemented through calls for proposals:
• The final budgets for evaluation, monitoring and review may vary by up to 20% of the
indicated budgets for these actions;
• The final budget awarded for all other actions not implemented through calls for proposals
may vary by up to 10% of the indicated budget for these actions.
54
This amount is reserved to support the CORDIS activities in 2011. The exact content of the CORDIS activities in 2011
will be specified through an update of Annex 4 to the Cooperation work programme at a later stage.
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V INDICATIVE PRIORITIES FOR FUTURE CALLS
The Work Programme evolution is foreseen to include follow-on activities from the current FP7 call,
with the objective to
• strengthen further GMES service developments;

• integrate satellite communication and satellite navigation solutions with space-based
observing systems fostering the convergence of these space-based capacities;
• provide an opportunity within FP7 for strengthening international cooperation activities
started at the end of the previous Framework Programme, as well as preparing GMES as the
European contribution to GEOSS.
Activity: 9.1 Space-based applications at the service of European Society
In order to ensure complementarity and consistency with the proposed GMES Regulation on the
European Earth observation programme (GMES) and its initial operations (2011-2013)55, the work
programme 2011 has been structured to provide the continuity of GMES services in the areas of
Marine and Atmosphere. Beyond the thematic domains highlighted for funding in the GMES
Regulation, the particular importance of GMES services in the areas of Climate Change and Security
has also been recognised. The financial support to be given to operational activities in the different
thematic areas is still to be defined in the Work programme of the GMES regulation following its
adoption by the legislative authorities.
Complementary R&D activities accompanying GMES Initial Operations will be supported from FP7
in the annual work programmes of 2012 and 2013.
The amounts to be devoted to each thematic (Land Monitoring, Emergency Response support,
Marine, Atmosphere, Security and Climate Change) are subject to the availability of budget (i.e.
subject to the decision of the budgetary authorities for 2012 and 2013), and the decisions to be taken
on the proposed GMES Regulation on the European Earth observation programme (GMES) and its
initial operations (2011-2013)56. The final allocation of the available budget in the work programme
remains subject to the opinion of the FP7 Programme Committee responsible for the FP7
Cooperation Theme Space.
It should be noted that for Strengthening Space Foundations, a similar level of funding as in 2011 is
foreseen in addition to the GMES budgets for the years 2012 and 2013 subject to the annual
budgetary decision procedures of 2012 and 2013.
55
COM(2009)223 final, 20 May 2009
56
COM(2009)223 final, 20 May 2009
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Area 9.1.1: Pre-operational validation of GMES services and products
Further development of service capabilities for supporting Climate Change and Security issues in
Europe are prioritised to be addressed in subsequent calls (2012 and 2013), to build on existing
activities and to provide further evolution of GMES services in these areas. It should be noted that
Climate Change projects are being funded as a core subject in FP7 Theme 6 (Environment and
Climate Change), through the ESA-GMES ECV programme and FP7 Space projects selected from
the 2nd Call. Security service-relevant projects are funded as a result of the 3rd call (published in
2009) and under the FP7 Security theme.
It is also foreseen to open the final two calls to the development of downstream services. A specific
sector which could receive attention is sustainable energy management, also in the urban
development context.
These final two calls could also include:

Area 9.1.2: Integration of SatCom and SatNav with GMES for prevention and
management of emergencies
The objective is to integrate satellite communication and satellite navigation solutions with space
based observing systems for prevention and management of all kinds of emergency. The target
should be a service platform, with the objective of validating the technological concepts and
acknowledging the benefits of an integrated communication/ navigation/observation infrastructure
with the users. Complementarity of the satellite capabilities with terrestrial capabilities, where
appropriate, should be assessed on the basis of a medium to long term view based on the foreseeable
evolution of telecommunication technologies, the related economics and addressed as an integral part
of the proposed action. The validation of specific test-beds, based whenever possible and appropriate
on real situations, is encouraged.
Area 9.1.3 Support to the coordinated provision of observation data - Preparing the ground for use
of GMES Sentinel data
Activities conducted by the EU and ESA in the implementation of the GMES Space Component will
provide Europe with an unprecedented source of operational satellite data products. First streams of
space data will be available from Sentinel 1 in 2012/2013, to be followed shortly thereafter with data
from Sentinels 2 and 3. Data streams are expected to amounts to several Terabyte per satellite orbit,
which will require user-friendly data-mining and searching techniques.
Space data products generated within the GMES Space Component Programme are already being
specifically tailored to the needs of the three Fast Track services and two Pilot services. Beyond this,
however, the wider group space data users and providers of geo-information services in Europe also
should be enabled with access tools, to be ready when these products come online, and have efficient
access to the Sentinel data products.
In a first instance, this will require identification of potential applications and market segments, as
well as coordinating the formulation of user requests.
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Once the GMES Space component data products are defined, preparation activities will also require
R&D devoted to ease access to the future Sentinel data, using test simulated products in sample
applications, testing dissemination mechanisms, distribution and product selection tools, allowing
efficient formulation of user demands. Projects should demonstrate applications including data
validation activities.
At the stage when user interfaces have been further defined, preparing the user for these products
through specific training will also be a follow-on task.
Apart from SMEs in the service provider sector, this research topic should also attract active
participation of researchers in academia, specialising on the use of sentinel data and their integration
and/or comparison with other sensor data; and actively involve students performing research with
simulated sentinel data and their integration with data coming from other sensors. This would have
the advantage of both mobilising Europe’s research potential, as well as prepare the next generation
of active data users.
Activities not part of calls: Coordinated provision of space-based observation data for
GMES and development of Earth Observation Space Infrastructure
As elaborated above in the section 'Approach', GMES service development, validation and
operational scenario demonstration requires a comprehensive supply of data from space-based
observation systems and the development of dedicated Earth Observation Infrastructure. Overall, of
order 8% and 45% of the FP7 ‘Space’ budget57 could be made available respectively for these
actions over the period 2007-2013.
First financial support from FP7 was foreseen in the 2007 budget line, for a preliminary pilot action
with a volume corresponding to EUR 48 million over a three year period. Financial support from
FP7 has been provided from the 2009 and 2010 budget lines for the development of Earth
Observation Space Infrastructure, as described in section 4.2.
The Commission’s proposal for a Regulation58 makes funding allowances for a number of
operational objectives, however, support of the research and development funding under FP7 will
also be required, and a dedicated support from FP7 by an amount of EUR 43 million over the three
year period is foreseen. Beyond the provisions described in section IV, for the budget years 2012 and
2013 funding of EUR 15 million and EUR 18 million are being provisionally earmarked. This
further funding to be devoted to data access is envisaged to become part of the delegation agreement
of the Commission entrusting ESA with the technical management of the GMES Space Component.
Activity: 9.2. Strengthening the foundations of Space science and technology
Area 9.2.1: Research to support space science and exploration

Current space exploration programmes, in Europe and elsewhere, intend to extend the human
presence, in a real or virtual way, through missions to the Moon and to Mars or through automatic
missions in direction to objects of the solar system. Complementary to, and in close co-operation
57
Including the corresponding share of support to the horizontal support to cross-cutting activities, as well as of the
relevant administrative expenses.
58
COM(2009)223 final, 20 May 2009
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with respective activities undertaken by ESA and other interested national agencies in this domain,
the FP7 Space Work Programme will support research aimed at improving the capability to access
planets surfaces, to move, to select and collect and finally return samples to Earth in the frame of
space exploration activities.
Further analysis and scientific exploitation of space data, adding further added value to the
investments made in building European satellites will be supported.
New generations of technologies for space missions (science and exploration)
The Work Programme on space sciences and exploration should focus on space missions upstream
activities for the strengthening of the technological base.
The R&D activities are crucial for the development of new capacities (vehicles, platforms,
instruments) responding to the new generation of space missions. The research objective here is to
maintain the network of expertise in order to consolidate the enabling technologies, in particular:
- The technologies allowing new types of observation missions: formation flying, satellite
autonomy, interferometry systems, measurement and relative positioning control, measure and
transmission of high precision timing.
- Space based solar power generation – solar energy collected in space is concentrated and to be
transmitted to Earth. In order to address such development concepts, technological advances at
component and system level will be required.
- Nanosatellites.
- New sensors for the different spectrum windows for astronomy.
- Foldable mirror technologies for observation purposes in space, allowing for development of
novel instrumentation in the longer term.
- The technologies and measurement methods for the future Earth observation missions: specific
laser sources, low frequency radars, synthetic aperture optics for observation from geostationary
orbits.
Area 9.2.2: Research to support space transportation and key technologies

Space transportation (follow-on activities)
The European Space Policy, as highlighted in the Resolutions from the 2007 and 2008 Space
Councils, aims at guaranteeing the continuity of autonomous, reliable and cost-efficient access to
space at affordable conditions for the EU, ESA and their respective Member States. This is based on
the availability of a set of adequate and competitive world-class launchers, and an operational
European space port. Moreover, space has been recognised by the EU as one of the priorities and key
building blocks of the European knowledge-based society. Scientific research should therefore also
focus on new concepts and development for future Launcher technologies.
Innovation is the key factor for preparation of the future Space Transportation systems. Priority
should be given to technologies enhancing reliability and cost efficiency of Space Transportation
systems, reducing the cost of access to space for small, medium and bigger size payloads, also
enabling new missions for the benefit of the society. Computer tools necessary for this trade-off
analysis should be addressed.
Research should focus also on new concepts for emerging strategies such as direct injection to geo-
stationary orbit by means of cryotechnic or heliothermic propulsion, advanced structures and new
energy generation systems.
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Reducing economical risks requires strong simulation capacity and technology validations.
Consequently the research activities should address the modelling of combustion and complex fluid
movements, behaviour of specific materials for launchers and propulsion, shock analysis, dynamics
of the payloads, system integrity monitoring. Due to the technological complexity of the domain, in
relevant cases, international cooperation may be considered.
Space technologies (follow-on activities)

The space sector is a strategic asset contributing to the independence, security and prosperity of
Europe and its role in the world. As underlined in the European Space Policy, recognised in the
European Parliamentarian Resolution59 and stressed and highlighted in the Resolutions from the
Space Council from 200760 and 200861, Europe needs non-dependent access to critical space
technologies, which is a condition-sine-qua-non for achieving Europe’s strategic objectives. "Non-
dependence" refers to the possibility for Europe to have free, unrestricted access to any required
space technology.
Critical Technologies for European Non-Dependence are not restricted only to specific electric or
electronic components, but include all those technologies which are surveyed and monitored by the
Joint EU-ESA-EDA task force on Critical Technologies encompassing platform, payload and
launcher technologies. Further calls addressing priorities identified in the task force are foreseen.
Area 9.2.3: Reducing the vulnerability of space assets

Security of space assets
Space assets, and their associated ground facilities, are sensitive to external events that can endanger
their proper functioning, such as space debris, jamming, viruses, natural or men-made electro-
magnetic disturbances. These events might have transient effects that can be recovered or have
permanent effects leading to the non-functioning of the asset and consequently of its expected
services. The research should focus on complementarities with the proposed ESA Space Situational
Awareness (SSA) programme, and more specifically on options to reduce the vulnerability of space
assets.
Activity: 9.3 Cross-cutting activities

Area 9.3.2: International cooperation
International co-operation in GMES
Proposals will be sought which develop activities to disseminate and implement outside the EU(e.g.
Latin America, and especially in developing countries) products and services derived or customised
from current GMES development activities, for instance for risk management, resource management
and land planning, marine and atmospheric environment monitoring, and in the domains of
management of water resources and security. Proposals addressing Early Warning Systems linked to
natural disasters, food security or disease prevention are also encouraged.
59
Resolution of 20 November 2008 on the European space policy: how to bring space down to earth
60
Space Council Resolution 22. May 2007, “RESOLUTION ON THE EUROPEAN SPACE POLICY”
61
Space Council Resolution 26. September 2008, “Taking forward the European Space Policy”
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In the framework of the European Development Policy, space applications such as Earth observation
or satellite communications have been recognized as a central tool to support Africa in its sustainable
economic and social development62. The pursuance of the objectives set forth at the initiative
“GMES for Africa” and included in the “Lisbon Declaration on GMES and Africa” represents a
special focus for the proposed research activities in GMES. For this reason, actions have been funded
to support the preparation of an action plan of the European Commission and the Commission of the
African Union for the endorsement at the next EU-Africa Summit (2011).
Support has been given to networking between information providers, user networks and centres of
excellence in Europe and African Countries, along the priority lines being identified in consultation
with the African Union under the 'GMES and Africa' initiative, with the aim to coordinate better
existing GMES research and services activities in Africa. The conclusions of the “GMES and
Africa” Action Plan will set the basis for further GMES activities in the African context, to be
included in future FP7 calls. Priority will be given to activities complementing current actions
already financed under past calls on “International Cooperation” for Africa, and along priority lines
of the Action Plan.
GMES and Africa will be a strong EU contribution towards GEOSS and future calls should leverage
on the results, as a strategy to implement future programs or expand the EU contribution to other
regions of the Globe, in the framework of GEOSS. Priority will also be given to proposals to study
the potential for current and foreseen GMES services to provide the building blocks for the EU
contribution to GEOSS. Proposals should assess current services and information products against
the GEOSS requirements, identify service/data gaps and barriers such as restrictive data use and re-
use policies, and suggest implementation actions.
62
COM(2005) 489 final, 12 October 2005, “EU Strategy for Africa: Towards a Euro-African Pact to Accelerate Africa’s
Development”
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WORK PROGRAMME 2011

(European Commission C(2010)4900 of 19 July 2010)

Activity: 9.1 Space-based applications at the service of European Society 12

Activity: 9.2. Strengthening the foundations of Space science and technology 21

Activity: 9.3 Cross-cutting activities 28

III IMPLEMENTATION OF CALLS 34

Indicative budget to be allocated as a result of calls and other activities 43

INDICATIVE PRIORITIES FOR FUTURE CALLS 45

Activity: 9.1 Space-based applications at the service of European Society 45

Activity: 9.2. Strengthening the foundations of Space science and technology 47

Activity: 9.3 Cross-cutting activities 49

European space policy

• Europe’s environmental commitments, within EU territory and globally, by

• other EU policy areas such as agriculture, regional development, fisheries,

Approach for 2011

- actions implemented on the basis of calls for tenders

Activity 9.1. Space-based applications at the service of the European Society

Activity 9.2. Action areas strengthening the foundations of Space

Activity 9.3. Cross-cutting activities

Activity: 9.1 Space-based applications at the service of European Society

Area 9.1.1 (Pre-)operational validation of GMES services and products

SPA.2011.1.1-01 GMES Security: exploring operational governance options

Area 9.1.2 Integration of satellite communication and satellite navigation solutions

Area 9.1.3 Support to the coordinated provision of observation data

Area 9.1.4 Development of earth observation satellites

SPA.2011.1.5-01 Prototype operational continuity of GMES services in the Marine Area

Funding schemes: one Combined Collaborative Project (Large-scale integrating project)

The project is expected to provide a continuity to the pre-operational capacities achieved in

SPA.2011.1.5-02 Prototype operational continuity of GMES services in the Atmosphere area

• Observation acquisition and pre-processing aiming at interfacing with data/product

The implementation and architecture of the GMES Atmosphere Service is to be based on a

Funding schemes: one Combined Collaborative project (Large-scale integrating project)

Funding schemes: Collaborative Projects (small or medium-scale focused research project)

Activity: 9.2. Strengthening the foundations of Space science and technology

Area 9.2.1: Research to support space science and exploration

SPA.2011.2.1-01 Exploitation of space science and exploration data

Funding schemes: Collaborative Projects (small or medium-scale focused research project)

Funding schemes: Collaborative Projects (small or medium-scale focused research project)

Area 9.2.2: Research to support space transportation and key technologies

SPA.2011.2.2-01 Space transportation technologies

In the domain of Space Transportation, the objective is to enhance the European

Funding schemes : Collaborative Projects (small or medium-scale focused research project)

SPA.2011.2.2-02 Space critical technologies

Funding schemes: Collaborative Projects (small or medium-scale focused research project)

Area 9.2.3: Research into reducing the vulnerability of space assets

Funding schemes: Collaborative Projects (small or medium-scale focused research project)

Activity: 9.3 Cross-cutting activities

Area 9.3.1: SME specific research

Area 9.3.2: International cooperation

SPA.2011.3.2-02 Facilitating access to space for small scale research missions

Funding schemes: Collaborative Projects (small or medium-scale focused research project)

SPA.2011.3.3-01 Trans-national and international cooperation among NCPs

The Commission expects to receive a single proposal under this heading.

Area 9.3.4: Cross-thematic approaches

Area 9.3.5: Studies and events in support of European Space Policy

In order to facilitate better planning of European Space activities, support or coordination

Activity/ Area Topics called Funding Schemes

SPA.2011.1.5-01 Prototype Combined Collaborative