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The Old Continent is getting older. According to EU statistics, the number of Europeans over 65 years old will double in the next 50 years while the number of 80-year-olds will nearly triple.
A longer life does not always mean a healthier one. It is estimated that around 20% of a person’s lifespan is spent in poor health, due to illness or disability. But this does not have to be the case.
Active ageing helps people increase the number of healthy, good-quality years they live. It focuses on maintaining health, participation, security, and independence to improve quality of life as people age.
EU Space data and technologies can also support this approach.
By providing high-accuracy, real-time data, the EU Space Programme, particularly Galileo and Copernicus, supports active ageing by enhancing the safety, autonomy and mobility of older adults.
14 Jul 2026
