CRISTAL prepares to sparkle
The structure of the first Copernicus Sentinel CRISTAL satellite is now ready to be equipped with the hardware that will allow it to function in orbit. Then, engineers will be able to install the ...
Earth from Space: Ross Island,...
The icy landscape of Ross Island in Antarctica is featured in this Copernicus Sentinel-2 image from 3 February 2024, during the austral summer.Zoom in to explore this image at its full 10 m ...
Valencia flood disaster
Spain is suffering its worst flood in decades after torrential rains struck the eastern province of Valencia. The death toll is climbing and people remain missing.In response, the Copernicus ...
How marine heatwaves impact...
Marine heatwaves ? periods of prolonged, unusually warm seawater ? are increasingly threatening marine ecosystems around the world. A recent study, led by the Institute of Marine Sciences of the ...
Hera asteroid missions CubeSat...
The two CubeSat passengers aboard ESA's Hera mission for planetary defence have exchanged their first signals with Earth, confirming their nominal status. The pair were switched on to check out all ...
Earth from Space: Northern Ohio
This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image showcases the rich agricultural landscape of northern Ohio in the mid-western of the United States.Zoom in to explore this image at its full 10 m resolution or ...
Thin cool surface skin boosts oceans...
New research, partially funded by ESA, reveals that the cool ?ocean skin' allows oceans to absorb more atmospheric carbon dioxide than previously thought. These findings could enhance global carbon ...
Emilia-Romagna hit by severe flooding
Cities in Emilia-Romagna, a region in northern Italy, have been hit by severe flooding after heavy rainfall over the weekend. The flooding affected Bologna (not pictured), and other cities in the ...
Earth from Space: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission takes us over Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia.Zoom in to explore this image at its full 10 m resolution or click on the circles to learn more.Situated in ...
Future of Copernicus Expansion...
The Copernicus Sentinel Expansion Missions are a major leap forward in Europe's Earth observation capabilities. With the United Kingdom's re-entry to the EU's Copernicus programme, funding has been ...
