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European Union Satellite Centre

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International organisations based in the Community of MadridTorrejón de ArdozUse British English from January 2014
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The European Union Satellite Centre (EU SatCen; previously EUSC) is the agency of the European Union (EU) that supports the EU's decision-making in the field of the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP), including crisis management missions and operations. It provides products and services resulting from the exploitation of relevant space assets and collateral data, including satellite and aerial imagery, and related services. SatCen is headquartered in the Torrejón Air Base, located in the Spanish municipality of the same name, in the vicinity of Madrid. The staff of the centre, headed by Director Sorin Dumitru Ducaru, consists of experienced image analysts, geospatial specialists and supporting personnel, recruited from EU Member States. Experts seconded from Member States work at the SatCen for periods ranging from six months to three years. Temporary staff are recruited as needed. SatCen assures technical development activities in direct support to its operational activities, as well as specialised training for image analysts.

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European Union Satellite Centre
Calle de Jacinto Benavente, Torrejón de Ardoz Soto del Henares

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N 40.489525 ° E -3.43863 °
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Calle de Jacinto Benavente 511
28850 Torrejón de Ardoz, Soto del Henares
Community of Madrid, Spain
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call+34916786000

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satcen.europa.eu

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Daganzo de Arriba
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