30.10.2018 16:49
Media representatives are invited to Eumetsat in Germany on 6 November to follow the launch of Europe’s third polar-orbiting weather satellite, MetOp-C
29.10.2018 15:20
MetOp-C will soon be launched from French Guiana. ESA’s Stéfane Carlier talks about how this mission provides the continuity of information for weather forecasting and climate research
29.10.2018 14:42
MetOp-C will soon be launched from French Guiana. ESA’s Stéfane Carlier talks about how this latest mission provides the continuity of essential information for weather forecasting and climate research
26.10.2018 10:05
Earth observation image of the week: Copernicus Sentinel-2 captures two of Japan’s larger cities
26.10.2018 10:05
In this week's edition, the Copernicus Sentinel-2B satellite takes us over Kyoto and Osaka in Japan
24.10.2018 11:40
With air quality a serious environmental health problem, the Copernicus Sentinel-5P satellite is tasked with mapping air pollutants around the entire globe every day. This new mission has been providing data on carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide and ozone since July and now other polluting nasties such as sulphur dioxide and formaldehyde have joined the list of data products available to monitor the air we breathe.
22.10.2018 10:00
As part of a scientific collaboration with the Mexican Space Agency and other Mexican scientific public entities, ESA has combined images from the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission to produce a detailed view of the different types of vegetation growing across the entire country.
19.10.2018 10:05
In this edition, discover one of the most remote areas of Australia with Copernicus Sentinel-2
19.10.2018 10:05
Earth observation image of the week: Copernicus Sentinel-2 takes us over Lake Disappointment in northwest Australia
12.10.2018 11:50
ESA is organising a Φ-week event at its Earth observation centre in Frascati, Italy from 12-16 November 2018. Focusing on New Space and especially its applications to Earth observation (EO) the week will review latest developments in New Space investment. The week will focus on EO, whilst acting as an epicentre for all space activities, including other space domains.
12.10.2018 10:05
Earth observation image of the week: the Sentinel-2B satellite takes us over South Sudan
12.10.2018 10:05
In this edition, Sentinel-2 takes us over the youngest country in the world: South Sudan
12.10.2018 9:08
ESA is challenging ‘citizen scientists’ to apply the latest AI and image processing techniques to upscale images acquired by the Earth-watching Proba-V minisatellite.
10.10.2018 12:22
The Copernicus Sentinel-1 mission returns images showing how oil is spreading in the Mediterranean Sea following a collision between two ships
8.10.2018 18:00
Copernicus Sentinel-1 has imaged the oil spill in the Mediterranean following a collision between two merchant ships on Sunday 7 October
5.10.2018 16:00
A 7.5-magnitude earthquake and tsunami hit Indonesia on 28 September, destroying homes and hundreds of lives. As the death toll continues to rise, the effects of this natural disaster are far-reaching, with hundreds of thousands of people seeking access food, water and shelter in the aftermath of this tragedy.
5.10.2018 10:05
Earth observation image of the week: Sentinel-3 takes us over eastern US
5.10.2018 10:05
In this week's edition, explore eastern US with Sentinel-3
28.9.2018 14:00
As the Radar Altimetry Symposium in the Azores draws to a close, Anny Cazenave joins ESA web TV to explain how satellite altimeters show that sea-level rise is accelerating
28.9.2018 10:05
Earth observation image of the week: in this false-colour image, Sentinel-1 captures the diversity and beauty of central Italy
28.9.2018 10:05
In this week's edition, Sentinel-1 takes us over central Italy
27.9.2018 15:43
As the Radar Altimetry Symposium continues in the Azores, Angelica Tarpanelli joins ESA web TV to explain how river discharge affects our oceans and how this is measured
26.9.2018 17:00
With the Radar Altimetry Symposium underway in the Azores, Marcello Passaro joins ESA web TV to explain how satellite altimeters measure the height of the sea surface
25.9.2018 17:00
With recent stories in the news about the devastation brought by hurricanes and typhoons to the US and Asia, we are reminded of how important it is to predict the paths of these mighty storms and also learn more about how they develop. Many satellites have eyes on storms, but ESA’s SMOS mission can offer an entirely new perspective.
25.9.2018 15:42
Scientists are gathering in the Azores this week to share findings on how satellite has revealed changes in the height of the sea, ice, inland bodies of water and more. Of concern to all is the fact that global sea level has not only been rising steadily over the last 25 years, but recently it is rising at a much fast rate.
25.9.2018 15:42
Scientists are gathering in the Azores this week to share findings on how satellite has revealed changes in the height of the sea, ice, inland bodies of water and more. Of concern to all is the fact that global sea level has not only been rising steadily over the last 25 years, but recently it is rising at a much faster rate.
25.9.2018 12:15
The drought that swept through Europe this year has hit European farmers hard. Sustained high temperatures and the lack of rain have badly affected the agrofood industry, including the important potato sector.
24.9.2018 16:43
World-class scientists are meeting in the Azores to discuss the latest findings on sea-level rise, ice melt and more – all based on satellite altimeters. Watch the opening session replay
24.9.2018 16:30
An app that uses satellite imagery to assist urban planners scooped the top prize of €2500 at this year’s Space App Camp at ESA’s Earth observation centre in Frascati, Italy.
24.9.2018 11:50
Information from satellites not only shows that our seas are rising, but that the rate of rise is accelerating
21.9.2018 16:42
This edition of Euronews comes from northern Norway to meet scientists working on ESA’s newly-launched Aeolus wind mission
21.9.2018 16:30
Scientists from all over the world are meeting in the Azores to talk about satellite altimeters and sea-level rise. Watch the opening session live on 24 September at 08:55 GMT (10:55 CEST)
21.9.2018 16:30
Scientists from all over the world are meeting in the Azores to talk about satellite altimeters and sea-level rise. Watch the opening session live on 24 September at 09:00 GMT (11:00 CEST)
21.9.2018 12:40
As part of ESA’s continuing commitment to realise cutting-edge satellite missions to advance scientific understanding of our planet and to show how new technologies can be used in space, three new ideas have been chosen to compete as the tenth Earth Explorer mission.
21.9.2018 10:05
Earth observation image of the week: Sentinel-2 takes us over São Miguel in the Azores
21.9.2018 10:05
In this week's edition, discover the largest island of the Azores: São Miguel
19.9.2018 13:25
ESA’s next Living Planet Symposium will take place on 13–19 May 2019 in Milan, Italy. Abstracts can now be submitted. Deadline: 11 November
17.9.2018 14:44
From 17-24 September, twenty app developers will be creating mobile applications using satellite data at the Space App Camp, held at ESA's site in Italy
17.9.2018 14:44
From 17-24 September, 24 app developers will be creating mobile applications using satellite data at the Space App Camp, held at ESA's site in Italy
15.9.2018 21:40
Making landfall in the US state of North Carolina on 14 September, Hurricane Florence is causing widespread damage and flooding. The Copernicus Sentinel-1 radar mission is being used to map affected areas.
14.9.2018 16:34
For more than 20 years, changes in ozone over Antarctica have been carefully monitored by a succession of European satellites. This important long-term record is now being added to by the Copernicus Sentinel-5P mission, which is dedicated to atmospheric monitoring.
14.9.2018 14:00
A look back on preparations for the 22 August liftoff of ESA’s Aeolus wind satellite
14.9.2018 10:05
Earth observation image of the week: Sentinel-1 takes us over Semera in northeast Ethiopia
14.9.2018 10:05
In this week's edition, explore northeast Ethiopia with Sentinel-1
13.9.2018 15:00
Imaged by Sentinel-1, the huge A68 iceberg was forced to stay close to its parent for more than a year. Strong winds have now allowed it to make a bid for freedom
12.9.2018 14:55
Just one week after ESA’s Aeolus satellite shone a light on our atmosphere and returned a taster of what’s in store, this ground-breaking mission has again exceeded all expectations by delivering its first data on wind – a truly remarkable feat so early in its life in space.
11.9.2018 17:00
Feeding a growing global population is a major concern, but efforts to grow more food will place an added burden on precious supplies of freshwater. New research shows how measurements of soil moisture from space could be used to understand how much water is used for agriculture and potentially help farmers manage consumption.
7.9.2018 10:05
In this week's edition, Sentinel-3A takes us over the North Sea
7.9.2018 10:05
Earth observation image of the week: Sentinel-3 captures a significant algae bloom in the North Sea
6.9.2018 15:50
ESA data have been used to develop the new Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Green Growth headline indicator on land-cover change.
5.9.2018 17:50
Following the launch of Aeolus on 22 August, this extraordinary satellite’s instrument has been turned on and is now emitting pulses of ultraviolet light from its laser, which is fundamental to measuring Earth’s wind. And, this remarkable mission has also already returned a tantalising glimpse of the data it will provide.
31.8.2018 10:00
With much of Europe recently subjected to a prolonged heatwave, brown was certainly the trending colour this summer – and in World Water Week, a reminder of the importance of water
27.8.2018 16:45
With freshwater coming under increasing pressure, World Water Week focuses on global water issues. Satellites play a vital role in monitoring and managing this precious resource
27.8.2018 10:40
Water is crucial to life on Earth. But today, its overexploitation and pollution present challenges for the environment, economies and global living standards. These issues are addressed by the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the annual World Water Week, which runs from 26–31 August 2018 in Stockholm.
24.8.2018 15:00
Having worked around the clock since the launch of Aeolus on Wednesday, teams at ESA’s control centre in Germany have declared today that the critical first phase for Europe’s wind mission is complete.
24.8.2018 13:45
The Copernicus Sentinel-3 mission takes the temperature of Hurricane Lane on 22 August as it headed for Hawaii
23.8.2018 15:30
Where does wind come from? Why is it important and why do we need to measure it? And, how is Aeolus going to make these measurements from space?
23.8.2018 14:10
A selection of photos from the Aeolus liftoff
23.8.2018 13:15
A look back at preparations for the 22 August liftoff of ESA’s Aeolus wind satellite from Europe’s spaceport in French Guiana
23.8.2018 0:50
Watch the replay of the Aeolus launch coverage from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana
23.8.2018 0:35
ESA’s Earth Explorer Aeolus satellite has been launched into polar orbit on a Vega rocket. Using revolutionary laser technology, Aeolus will measure winds around the globe and play a key role in our quest to better understand the workings of our atmosphere. Importantly, this novel mission will also improve weather forecasting.
22.8.2018 23:25
Watch the replay of ESA’s Aeolus mission lifting off from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana
22.8.2018 23:25
Watch the replay of ESA’s Aeolus mission lifting off from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana
21.8.2018 14:40
Follow the launch of Aeolus live from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana on 22 August. Streaming begins at 21:00 GMT (23:00 CEST), with liftoff at 21:20 GMT (23:20 CEST)
20.8.2018 16:57
The liftoff of Arianespace’s Flight VV12 with Europe’s Aeolus satellite has been delayed by 24 hours due to winds at altitude over the Spaceport in French Guiana
17.8.2018 21:05
The teams responsible for flying the Aeolus satellite completed a pre-launch ‘dress rehearsal’ at ESA’s ESOC operations centre in Darmstadt today, the last major step in getting ready for next Tuesday’s liftoff.
17.8.2018 12:10
Follow the launch of Aeolus live from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana on 21 August. Streaming begins at 21:00 GMT (23:00 CEST), with liftoff at 21:20 GMT (23:20 CEST)
17.8.2018 11:03
Follow the launch of Aeolus live from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana on 21 August. Streaming begins at 20:45 GMT (22:45 CEST), with liftoff at 21:20 GMT (23:20 CEST)
16.8.2018 10:38
As ESA's Aeolus mission prepares for liftoff, learn more about why wind profiles are important, how wind works, and how it affects our planet
14.8.2018 16:31
ESA’s Aeolus wind satellite is poised for liftoff from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. This latest Earth Explorer satellite has been at the launch site since early July being readied for its ride into space on 21 August at 21:20 GMT (23:20 CEST).
10.8.2018 16:17
This year expert scientists joined ESA's Earth observation summer school to explain how satellites are advancing our understanding of Earth. Watch the lecture replays
10.8.2018 8:59
Media representatives are invited to ESA's European Space Operations Centre on 21 August to follow the launch of the Aeolus wind mission
9.8.2018 9:50
As preparations for the launch of ESA’s latest Earth Explorer continue on track, the team at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana has bid farewell to the Aeolus satellite as it was sealed from view in its Vega rocket fairing. Liftoff is set for 21 August at 21:20 GMT (23:20 CEST).
2.8.2018 15:43
With liftoff less than three weeks away, ESA’s Aeolus satellite has been fuelled and is almost ready to be sealed within its Vega rocket fairing.
31.7.2018 18:05
The Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite has imaged signs of drought around Berlin, Germany
31.7.2018 16:00
The Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite has imaged signs of drought around Berlin, Germany
30.7.2018 12:30
Copernicus Sentinel-1 data are highlighting the collapse of the Xe-Pian Xe-Namnoy dam in the southeastern province of Attapeu in Laos. The collapse has led to flash floods that have claimed several lives and left many more people missing, according to local news reports.
27.7.2018 14:00
Lectures by Earth science experts are being streamed from this year’s Earth observation summer school every weekday morning between 30 July and 10 August. Watch live
27.7.2018 14:00
Lectures by Earth science experts are being streamed from this year’s Earth observation summer school every weekday morning between 30 July and 10 August. Watch live
27.7.2018 10:00
In this week's edition, Sentinel-2 takes us over Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
27.7.2018 10:00
In this week's edition, Sentinel-2 takes us over Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
27.7.2018 10:00
Earth observation image of the week: Sentinel-2 takes us over Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt
27.7.2018 10:00
In this week's edition, Sentinel-2 takes us over Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
26.7.2018 13:53
As this year’s heatwave continues, the Copernicus Sentinel-3 mission reveals once again how the colour of our vegetation has changed in just one month
25.7.2018 12:05
We’re all well aware of how hot and dry this summer is, but the stark difference between this July and July 2017 couldn’t be more obvious is these Sentinel-2 images of Denmark
20.7.2018 13:51
Join the #EarthGroupies community at ESA’s SocialSpace event for the launch of the Aeolus wind mission on 21 August 2018
20.7.2018 11:15
As Europe succumbs to record temperatures and drought, the Copernicus Sentinel-2 and Sentinel-3 missions image fires that have broken out in Sweden
20.7.2018 10:05
Earth observation image of the week: Sentinel-2 takes us over the city of Valencia and its stunning blue coast
20.7.2018 10:00
In this week's edition, Sentinel-2 takes us over Valencia, Spain
19.7.2018 17:33
If you are in the early stages of doing research into Earth science, why not help shape the future of ESA’s Earth System Data Lab? Application deadline: 15 September
18.7.2018 9:45
Technology image of the week: more than 16 years old and still growing strong, the Proba-1 microsatellite takes a look at Guam
17.7.2018 16:40
A huge iceberg drifted perilously close to the west Greenland coast causing fears that if it breaks up, waves could swamp the village of Innaarsuit
13.7.2018 16:15
The Copernicus Sentinel-1 mission has revealed that, on average, Greenland’s glaciers are now flowing more slowly into the Arctic Ocean. While glacial flow may have slowed overall, in summer glaciers flow 25% faster than they do in the winter.
13.7.2018 10:05
Earth observation image of the week: a Sentinel-3 view over eastern China and the city of Shanghai
13.7.2018 10:05
In this week's edition, Sentinel-3 takes us over eastern China
11.7.2018 16:50
Following months of tests and careful evaluation, the first data on air pollutants from the Copernicus Sentinel-5P satellite have been released. These first maps show a range of trace gases that affect air quality such as carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide and ozone.
11.7.2018 14:30
ESA’s Anne Grete Straume joins us in the cleanroom to talk about Earth’s wind systems and how measurements from Aeolus will improve weather forecasts and climate models
9.7.2018 8:40
The MetOp-C launch campaign has kicked off with the first of three Antonovs landing at Cayenne Airport, French Guiana on 20 June.
6.7.2018 13:48
ESA’s Aeolus wind satellite is being prepared for liftoff from Kourou. From orbit it will measure wind profiles on a global scale, using brand new technology
6.7.2018 11:10
Having set sail from France on 15 June - Global Wind Day, ESA’s Aeolus wind satellite has arrived safe and sound at the launch site in French Guiana.
6.7.2018 10:05
Earth observation image of the week: Sentinel-2 takes us over Iceland, a volcanic island famous for its volcanoes, glaciers, lakes, lava and hot springs
6.7.2018 10:05
In this week's edition, explore the volcanic island of Iceland with Sentinel-2
29.6.2018 10:05
Earth observation image of the week: for Asteroid Day, Sentinel-2A takes us over the Gosses Bluff Crater in the Northern Territory of Australia
29.6.2018 10:05
For Asteroid Day, Sentinel-2 treats us to a view of the Gosses Bluff crater in the Northern Territory of Australia
26.6.2018 11:30
Developers are invited to apply for the September 2018 Space App Camp at ESA’s establishment in Frascati, Italy. Applications will be accepted until 30 July
22.6.2018 17:05
Parts of Earth’s crust are rising very slowly owing to post-glacial rebound, but using GPS, researchers have found that West Antarctica is rising faster than almost anywhere else in the world. And, ESA’s GOCE gravity mission has, in turn, helped them to understand that the mantle below is unusually fluid.
22.6.2018 10:05
Earth observation image of the week: a Sentinel-2 view over the second largest of the Great Lakes of North America
22.6.2018 10:05
In this edition, Sentinel-2 takes us over Lake Huron, the second largest of the five Great Lakes of North America
21.6.2018 16:56
This week marks 20 years since the manifesto was signed that gave rise to Europe’s Copernicus environmental programme. With seven Sentinel satellites already in orbit delivering terabytes of data every day, Copernicus is the biggest provider of Earth observation data in the world.
19.6.2018 16:41
The key to monitoring Earth’s changing environment and to guaranteeing a consistent stream of satellite data to improve our daily lives is to take the same measurements over the course of decades. But how do you know that measurements from successive satellites, even though identical in build, are like for like?
15.6.2018 14:29
Today is Global Wind Day, which couldn’t be more apt for ESA’s Aeolus wind satellite to begin its voyage to the launch site in French Guiana. And, while almost all satellites journey by aircraft, Aeolus is different, it’s going by ship.
15.6.2018 14:29
Today is Global Wind Day, which couldn’t be more apt for ESA’s Aeolus wind satellite to begin its voyage to the launch site in French Guiana. And, while almost all satellites journey by aircraft, Aeolus is different, it’s going by ship.
15.6.2018 10:05
In this edition, explore Mount Makalu in the Himalayas with Sentinel-2
14.6.2018 15:40
New Copernicus Sentinel-2 images show the continuing outpouring of fiery lava from Kilauea in Hawaii
14.6.2018 10:05
Earth observation image of the week: Sentinel-2 takes us over Mount Makalu in the Himalayas
13.6.2018 19:00
In a major collaborative effort, scientists from around the world have used information from satellites to reveal that ice melting in Antarctica has not only raised sea levels by 7.6 mm since 1992, but, critically, almost half of this rise has occurred in the last five years.
13.6.2018 19:00
In a major collaborative effort, scientists from around the world have used information from satellites to reveal that ice melting in Antarctica has not only raised sea levels by 7.6 cm since 1992, but, critically, almost half of this rise has occurred in the last five years.
13.6.2018 14:39
ESA’s Anders Elfving joins us in the cleanroom to talk about Aeolus and the challenges in developing the mission’s pioneering laser technology
8.6.2018 16:38
The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission has imaged changes in lava flow from the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii
8.6.2018 10:05
In this week's edition, Sentinel-3 takes us over the Atlantic Ocean and the archipelago of Cabo Verde