Space4Sports

14 December 2021

Space4Sports gains traction in Spa Francorchamps

From 24 to 25 November 2021, the European Platform for Sport Innovation organised the Innovation Conference “Connecting European Ambitions in Sport & Entertainment” at the Circuit Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium. An impressive number of topics ranging from smart venues, cities and sport tourism, to fan experience and connectivity, as well as digitalisation and gamification were covered during two intense days of panels, pitches, and matchmaking activities. Eurisy as a new strategic partner to EPSI, was pleased to also include “out of this world” technologies!

22 October 2021

World Esports Day: playing with space data

Esports or electronic sports is a collective term for organised competitive video gaming. With the annual World Esports Day, the community aims to increase awareness of the positives of esports. On the occasion of this year’s edition, which takes place on Saturday 23 October, Eurisy is taking a closer look at how satellite data can play a role in the gaming industry.

30 July 2021

Communications satellites behind the scenes of the Olympics

In this episode of “Satellites for Sports” we uncover the satellite segment behind the scenes of the Olympics and other sporting events, even at local level.

30 June 2021

Satellites for Sports: Putting satellite data to the test on the golf course

In this episode of Satellites for Sports we explore satellite-enabled tools for golfers and golf course operators. Discover how satellite data can help golfers to improve their game and greenkeepers to better manage the turf!

4 May 2021

Satellite tracking in outdoor team sports

Performance tracking devices have set foot on all levels in outdoor team sport. Our recent series of success stories demonstrates how satellite tracking is being deployed in different sports and on multiple levels. In this highlight, we put the spotlight on the satellite component behind the trend.

6 April 2021

The European Platform for Sport Innovation is teaming up with Eurisy

Eurisy and the European Platform for Sport Innovation (EPSI) have signed a strategic partnership to build a new cooperation around satellite-based innovations for sport. Find out how the two organisations intend to collaborate!

10 December 2020

Climbing the value chain with satellite data

Cycling has many benefits for society and our health. It offers an important alternative for crowded public transport and a good way for some physical exercising, even from home. With satellite imagery and the widespread of GNSS wearables, space applications enable a better cycling experience both outdoors and indoors!

13 October 2020

How satellite navigation tackles COVID-19 in sports

Just as every other sector, sports face unprecedented circumstances. However, space assets never ceased to support the industry, enabling innovative solutions both at grassroots and elite level. From remote training and performance tracking, to fan engagement!

23 December 2019

Satellites for Sports: Ski from the skies above

Over the past year, Eurisy has celebrated its 30 years anniversary. Since its inception, it has relentlessly accomplished its mission and proved to be a highly effective tool for “bridging space and society” through various channels, including the organisation of events. Everyone will agree that the recipe for a successful event is about allowing for networking opportunities or letting discussions sometimes go a little “off-piste”. This is the spirit of the series of articles that we initiate today on “Satellites for Sports”, aiming at promoting satellite applications for the sports sector in a kind of informal setting.