ESA Observing the Earth 
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Cloud-free Europe
27.4.2018 10:05
Earth observation image of the week: this mosaic of cloud-free images from the Copernicus Sentinel-3A satellite spans Europe and beyond
Earth from space
27.4.2018 10:05
A mosaic of cloud-free images from the Copernicus Sentinel-3A satellite spanning Europe is featured in this edition
Sentinel-3B highlights
26.4.2018 16:45
Watch the video capturing a little of what it took to prepare this latest Copernicus satellite for liftoff from the Plesetsk launch site in Russia
Launch coverage
26.4.2018 16:10
Watch the replay of the Sentinel-3B launch coverage from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in northern Russia on 25 April
Launch coverage
26.4.2018 16:10Watch the replay of the Sentinel-3B launch coverage from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in northern Russia on 25 April
United for Copernicus
26.4.2018 12:37
ESA’s Josef Aschbacher and the EC’s Philippe Brunet talk about what the launch of Sentinel-3B means for Copernicus and what’s in store for the future
ESA and SAP look to World Space Alliance
26.4.2018 12:10
With the launch of Sentinel-3B, the first set of Sentinels for Copernicus is now in orbit delivering an almost mind-boggling amount of data. While this wealth of information advances environmental monitoring, it also opens up huge business opportunities. To help bring these data to market, ESA and SAP have joined forces to create the World Space Alliance.
Seventh Sentinel satellite launched for Copernicus
25.4.2018 21:32
The second Sentinel-3 satellite, Copernicus Sentinel-3B, was launched today, joining its identical twin Sentinel-3A in orbit. This pairing of satellites increases coverage and data delivery for the European Union’s Copernicus environment programme.
Liftoff replay
25.4.2018 20:10
Watch the replay of the Sentinel-3B liftoff from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in northern Russia
Sentinel-3B liftoff
25.4.2018 19:57
Sentinel-3B lifted off on a Rockot launcher from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in northern Russia at 17:57 GMT (19:57 CEST)
Sentinel-3B liftoff
25.4.2018 19:57
Sentinel-3B lifted off on a Rockot launcher from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in northern Russia at 17:57 GMT (19:57 CEST)
Watch Sentinel-3B launch
24.4.2018 13:45
Follow the Sentinel-3B launch live. The satellite lifted off today at 17:30 GMT (19:30 CEST). Streaming resumes at 19:15 GMT (21:10 CEST) for acquisition of signal
ESA teams ready for space
24.4.2018 13:42
Tomorrow’s launch of Sentinel-3B will complete the Sentinel-3 constellation and represents the culmination of months of training to fly Europe’s latest Copernicus satellite.
Watch Sentinel-3B launch
24.4.2018 12:10Follow the Sentinel-3B launch live from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in Russia on 25 April. Streaming begins at 17:30 GMT (19:30 CEST), with liftoff scheduled at 17:57 GMT (19:57 CEST)
Sentinel-3B on launch pad
23.4.2018 12:40
The next Sentinel satellite for Europe’s environmental monitoring Copernicus programme is poised for liftoff from the Plesetsk cosmodrome in northern Russia.
Science to services
20.4.2018 15:51
Surfing for science may seem far-fetched, but surfboards equipped with sensors can measure the temperature of the sea to complement and verify data from the Copernicus Sentinel-3 mission
Henderson Island
20.4.2018 10:05
Earth observation image of the week: marking Earth Day, Sentinel-2 shows us a remote South Pacific island, which may look untouched by humans but is littered with tonnes of plastic
Earth from Space
20.4.2018 10:05
Ahead of Earth Day, this edition features a Sentinel-2 image of a remote South Pacific island, which may look idyllic but is littered with tonnes of plastic
Call for media
18.4.2018 16:28
Media representatives are invited to follow the launch of Sentinel-3B on 25 April
Meet Sentinel-3
17.4.2018 12:00
The second Sentinel-3 satellite, Sentinel-3B, is set for launch on 25 April. Discover this multitalented mission and follow preparations for the liftoff of Europe’s next Copernicus satellite
Earth from Space
16.4.2018 14:30
In this special edition, senior project scientist at GAMMA Remote Sensing discusses how his team uses space data to estimate forest biomass worldwide
Sentinel-3B fully tanked
13.4.2018 14:58
Getting a satellite ready to be launched involves a long list of jobs, but with the Copernicus Sentinel-3B satellite now fuelled, this particular ‘to do’ list is significantly shorter. And, importantly, all is on track for liftoff on 25 April.
Hyderabad
13.4.2018 10:05
Earth observation image of the week: Sentinel-2A takes us over Hyderabad in southern India
Earth from Space
13.4.2018 10:05
This week's edition features a Sentinel-2A image of one of the largest metropolitan areas in India: Hyderabad
Swarm turns to whistlers and storms
13.4.2018 9:10
The batch of new results from ESA’s Swarm mission has not only included the highest-resolution map of the magnetic field generated by Earth’s crust and a map of the tiny magnetic signals from the oceans, but also, remarkably, some unexpected insight into lightning in the upper atmosphere and geomagnetic storms.
Suited and booted
12.4.2018 16:41
Fuelling team look fab, ready to load the Copernicus Sentinel-3B satellite for its life in orbit
Mediterranean salt
11.4.2018 11:08
ESA’s SMOS mission has been used to show how the saltiness of the western Mediterranean has varied over six years
Swarm tracks elusive ocean magnetism
10.4.2018 13:00
The magnetic field is arguably one of the most mysterious features of our planet. ESA’s Swarm mission is continually yielding more insight into how our protective shield is generated, how it behaves and how it is changing. Adding yet another string to its bow, Swarm is now tracking changes in the magnetic field produced in the oceans in more detail that ever before.
Crusty detail
10.4.2018 12:40
The magnetic field generated by Earth crust has been mapped in greater detail than ever before, thanks largely to ESA’s Swarm mission
Live from EGU
9.4.2018 15:05
Watch the European Geosciences Union press conference in Vienna on the latest scientific findings from ESA’s Swarm mission. Streaming starts at 09:30 GMT (11:30 CEST) on 10 April
At your fingertips
6.4.2018 15:35
Download the new Sentinel App to your mobile device and learn more about Europe’s flagship constellation of Earth observation satellites
Earth from Space
6.4.2018 10:05
In this edition, explore southern Siberia and the world’s largest freshwater lake: Lake Baikal
Lake Baikal
6.4.2018 10:05
Earth observation image of the week: Sentinel-3A takes us over southern Siberia and the world’s largest freshwater lake
Earth from Space
4.4.2018 10:40
ESA's Susanne Mecklenburg joins us in the cleanroom at Thales Alenia Space in Cannes, France, to explain how Sentinel-3 monitors inland water bodies and fires
Copernicus Masters now open
3.4.2018 14:51
Awarding outstanding ideas and applications that use Earth observation data to tackle challenges faced by business and society, the Copernicus Masters 2018 competition is now open for submissions.
Antarctica loses grip
3.4.2018 9:34
ESA’s CryoSat mission has revealed that, over the last seven years, Antarctica has lost an area of underwater ice the size of Greater London. This is because warm ocean water beneath the continent’s floating margins is eating away at the ice attached to the seabed.
Egg Island
30.3.2018 10:05
Earth observation image of the week: since it’s Easter, let’s have a look at this Sentinel-2 image of Egg Island – get it?
Earth from Space
30.3.2018 10:05
In this edition, Sentinel-2 treats us to a gorgeous picture of Egg Island in the Bahamas
Earth from Space
27.3.2018 16:15
In this special edition, the Chair of the Advisory Committee for Earth Observation and ESA's Josef Aschbacher discuss how this new committee will help to further Earth science
Turning snow orange
26.3.2018 13:49Sand and dust stirred up by desert storms in north Africa have caused snow in eastern Europe to turn orange, transforming mountainous regions into Mars-like landscapes
Turning snow orange
26.3.2018 13:49
Sand and dust stirred up by desert storms in north Africa have caused snow in eastern Europe to turn orange, transforming mountainous regions into Mars-like landscapes
Sentinel-3B launch preparations in full swing
23.3.2018 14:18
With the Sentinel-3B satellite now at the Plesetsk launch site in Russia and liftoff set for 25 April, engineers are steaming ahead with the task of getting Europe’s next Copernicus satellite ready for its journey into orbit.
Netherlands ice
23.3.2018 10:05
Earth observation image of the week: a Sentinel-2 view of rare ice in the Netherlands
Earth from space
23.3.2018 10:05
Sentinel-2 treats us to a view of rare ice in the Netherlands in this week's edition
Safeguarding our most precious resource: water
22.3.2018 14:50
According to this year’s Global Risk Report by the World Economic Forum, water crises are one of the five biggest risks to society. ESA is working with development banks to help water-resource authorities use information from satellites to manage this precious resource.
Giving up forests
21.3.2018 16:40
Marking the International Day of Forests, this Sentinel-2 image shows an area of Bolivia that was once covered by trees but is now dominated by agriculture
Earth from Space
21.3.2018 15:04
In this special edition, ESA's Craig Donlon joins us from the cleanroom at Thales Alenia Space in Cannes to explain how Sentinel-3 is helping us better understand our oceans
Join us for #Sentinel3 launch
21.3.2018 11:00
Be a part of Europe’s Earth observation revolution by applying to join experts at one of two Sentinel-3B launch #SocialSpace activities on 25 April.
Sentinels helping to map minerals
20.3.2018 12:59
The traditional way of mapping Earth’s geology and mineral resources is a costly and time-consuming undertaking. While satellites cannot entirely replace the expert in the field, they can certainly help – as a recent effort in Africa shows.
Fancy a dip?
19.3.2018 14:00
Dive into the amazing and unique world of the ocean from space with the Ocean Virtual Laboratory
ESA investigating detection of floating plastic litter from orbit
19.3.2018 10:49
The millions of tonnes of plastic ending up in the oceans every year are a global challenge. ESA is responding by looking at the detection of marine plastic litter from space, potentially charting its highest concentrations and understanding the gigantic scale of the problem.
ESA testing detection of floating plastic litter from orbit
19.3.2018 10:49
The millions of tonnes of plastic ending up in the oceans every year are a global challenge. ESA is responding by looking at the detection of marine plastic litter from space, potentially charting its highest concentrations and understanding the gigantic scale of the problem.
ESA testing detection of floating plastic litter from orbit
19.3.2018 10:49The millions of tonnes of plastic ending up in the oceans every year are a global challenge. ESA is responding by looking at the detection of marine plastic litter from space, potentially charting its highest concentrations and understanding the gigantic scale of the problem.
Getting to know Steve
16.3.2018 11:00
Steve – a strange shimmering ribbon of purple light in the night sky – was discovered in 2016, but now, thanks to ESA’s Swarm mission, more is known about this weird feature of the aurora.
Tokyo
16.3.2018 10:05
Earth observation image of the week: Sentinel-2A takes us over Japan’s capital, the world’s largest megacity
Earth from Space
16.3.2018 10:05
In this edition, discover the Japanese capital of Tokyo with Sentinel-2
Full house for EDRS
13.3.2018 7:43
The EDRS–SpaceDataHighway has now begun regularly relaying Earth images from Sentinel-2A, which marks the last of four Copernicus satellites in orbit being brought under the EDRS service.
Voyaging for the Sentinels
9.3.2018 17:18
Two recent expeditions that took scientists 26 000 km across the Atlantic Ocean have returned critical information to make sure that the Copernicus Sentinel satellites are delivering accurate data about the state of our oceans.
Italy and Mediterranean
9.3.2018 10:05
Earth observation image of the week: a Sentinel-3A view stretching from Sardinia to Romania
Earth from Space
9.3.2018 10:05
In this edition, the Sentinel-3A satellite treats us to a view over Italy and the Mediterranean
Earth from Space
8.3.2018 11:25
ESA's Bruno Berruti joins us in the cleanroom to give us an up-close look at the multiple instruments on the Copernicus Sentinel-3B satellite
Workhorse mission
6.3.2018 14:38
The Sentinel-3A satellite systematically measures our oceans, land, ice and atmosphere. It will soon be joined by its identical twin, Sentinel-3B, to improve data delivery and coverage
Southeast Namibia
2.3.2018 10:05
Earth observation image of the week: Sentinel-2 takes us over the sand dunes of southeast Namibia and the edge of the Kalahari Desert
Earth from space
2.3.2018 10:05
In this week's edition, discover southeast Namibia and the edge of the Kalahari Desert with Sentinel-2
Snowbound Italy
28.2.2018 16:50
Italy is usually associated with relatively warm weather, but this week it has fallen victim to the Beast from the East
Earth from Space
28.2.2018 11:00
With Sentinel-3B soon to be launched, ESA's Kristof Gantois joins us in the cleanroom to talk about the technological challenges building this latest Copernicus satellite
Bering Strait
23.2.2018 10:05
Earth observation image of the week: Sentinel-1 radar vision over the Bering Strait, which connects the Pacific and Arctic Oceans between Russia and Alaska
Earth from Space
23.2.2018 10:05
Offering radar vision, Sentinel-1 takes us over the Bering Strait, where the sea ice is particularly low this winter
Swarm trio becomes a quartet
22.2.2018 14:09
With the aim of making the best possible use of existing satellites, ESA and Canada have made a deal that turns Swarm into a four-satellite mission to shed even more light on space weather and features such as the aurora borealis.
Carbon cycle
21.2.2018 15:01
Discover how satellites and ESA are helping to improve our understanding of the carbon cycle and its role in climate change
Profiling the wind
20.2.2018 11:50
Scheduled to be launched later this year, ESA’s Earth Explorer Aeolus mission will be the first satellite mission to profile the world’s winds from space
Earth from Space
16.2.2018 10:05
With the Chinese calendar rolling over into a new year today, we take a look at a Sentinel-2 image of Beijing, the capital of China
Swarm details energetic coupling
15.2.2018 16:50
The Sun bathes our planet in the light and heat it needs to sustain life, but it also bombards us with dangerous charged particles in solar wind. Our magnetic field largely shields from this onslaught, but like many a relationship, it’s somewhat complicated. Thanks to ESA’s Swarm mission the nature of this Earth–Sun coupling has been revealed in more detail than ever before.
Beijing
15.2.2018 14:52
Earth observation image of the week: with the Chinese calendar rolling over into a new year today, the Sentinel-2 mission offers us a view of the country’s capital
Island heart
14.2.2018 10:45
For Valentine’s Day we bring you a satellite image of a little heart-shaped island in the Arabian Sea
Winter games
9.2.2018 12:25
Ready for the Winter Olympics? Sentinel-2 gives us a view from space of some of the event sites in Pyeongchang, South Korea
Atlantic ship tracks
9.2.2018 10:05
Earth observation image of the week: Sentinel-3 takes us over the Atlantic Ocean close to Spain and Portugal where the sky features criss-cross tracks from ships
Earth from Space
9.2.2018 10:05
In this edition, Sentinel-3 gives us a view over the Atlantic Ocean where the sky features criss-cross tracks from maritime vessels
Wind satellite survives vacuum
7.2.2018 15:20
ESA’s Aeolus satellite has been particularly tricky to build. One of the main stumbling blocks has been getting its lasers to work in a vacuum, but recent tests on the satellite show that the vacuum or temperature of space won’t get in the way of Aeolus measuring Earth’s winds.
Change in atmosphere
5.2.2018 15:06
Discover how ESA’s Climate Change Initiative uses satellite data going back 30 years to understand how our atmosphere is changing
Sentinel-3B good to go
2.2.2018 15:52
After being put through its paces to make sure it is fit for life in orbit around Earth, the Copernicus Sentinel-3B satellite is ready to be packed up and shipped to Russia for liftoff.
Tunis wetlands
2.2.2018 10:05
Earth observation image of the week: this Sentinel-2 image features Tunisia’s capital Tunis, in North Africa, and highlights some of the country’s important wetlands
Earth from Space
2.2.2018 10:05
In this week's edition, Sentinel-2 takes us over Tunis and wetland sites protected under the Ramsar Convention
Mayon lava
1.2.2018 13:59
This sequence from the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission highlights different facets of the Mount Mayon volcanic eruption in the Philippines
Earth from Space
31.1.2018 15:20
ESA’s Jean-Francois Flamand joins us in the cleanroom at Thales Alenia Space in Cannes, France, to talk about testing the Copernicus Sentinel-3B satellite
Yukon Delta
26.1.2018 10:05
Earth observation image of the week: Sentinel-2 takes us over part of the Yukon Delta in Alaska, US, where the Yukon River drains into the Bering Sea
Sentinel calendar
22.1.2018 15:41
Download the 2018 Copernicus Sentinel calendar. Each month offers a spectacular view of our home planet captured by one of the Sentinel satellites
Changing lands
19.1.2018 11:18
Discover how satellites and ESA’s Climate Change Initiative are mapping Earth’s different types of land cover and how they change from year to year
Marajó
19.1.2018 10:05
Earth observation image of the week: Sentinel-2 takes us over part of northern Brazil’s Marajó island in Pará state
Earth from Space
19.1.2018 10:05
In this week's edition, discover Brazil’s Marajó island with Sentinel-2
Earth from Space
18.1.2018 10:07
The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission celebrates two years of providing data, exceeding expectations in its various fields of operations
Sahara snow
12.1.2018 10:05
Earth observation image of the week: Sentinel-2 captures rare snowfall in northwest Algeria, on the edge of the Sahara desert
Earth from Space
12.1.2018 10:05
In this edition, Sentinel-2 takes us over snow-covered sand dunes in Algeria
Space helps forests regenerate
10.1.2018 16:53
Many of us probably think of trees during the festive season more than any other time of the year. With Christmas trees now discarded and decorations packed away, we will be turning our attention back to daily life. The task of cultivating and regenerating forests, however, is a year-long concern – but one that can be made easier and cheaper thanks to satellites and cloud-computing.
Sea and air connected
8.1.2018 15:59
Discover how satellites and ESA’s Climate Change Initiative are helping us to understand how changes in the oceans influence the atmosphere and vice versa
Reindeer Island
22.12.2017 10:05
Earth observation image of the week: Sentinel-2 takes us over part of Lake Winnipeg in the Canadian province of Manitoba
Earth from space
22.12.2017 10:05
In the 253rd edition, discover Canada’s Reindeer Island – where we believe Santa Claus stops for a rest during his busy night before Christmas
Tracking aerosols
15.12.2017 14:02
The Sentinel-5P satellite sees aerosols from southern California’s fires
Orange County
15.12.2017 10:05
Earth observation image of the week: Sentinel-1 radar vision over the US state of California
Earth from Space
15.12.2017 10:05
The Sentinel-1 radar satellite mission takes us over California's Orange County and surrounding areas in the 252nd edition
Accessing Copernicus data made easier
14.12.2017 11:31
Thanks to the European Union’s Copernicus programme, vast quantities of satellite data are freely available to manage the environment and benefit European citizens. While this offers a wealth of opportunities, downloading and storing these data involves some complex logistical challenges – but this is about to change.
Earth from Space
12.12.2017 14:15
Atmospheric scientists from the DLR German Aerospace Center join the Earth from Space video programme to discuss the first data from the recently-launched Sentinel-5P satellite
CO2 and oceans
11.12.2017 16:30
Discover how satellites can help us understand the role of oceans in regulating carbon dioxide – the most import human-made greenhouse gas responsible for global warming
California in flames
8.12.2017 15:45
Captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission, this image shows flames and smoke from fierce blazes devastating the Los Angeles area
Toulouse
8.12.2017 10:05
Earth observation image of the week: southern France and the surrounding agricultural landscape captured by Sentinel-2
Earth from Space
8.12.2017 10:05
In the 251st edition, the Sentinel-2A satellite takes us over France’s ‘pink city’
Bali volcano
1.12.2017 12:00
Some of the first images from the Copernicus Sentinel-5P mission show sulphur dioxide, ash and smoke spewing from the Mount Agung volcano in Bali, Indonesia
Bali volcano
1.12.2017 12:00One of the first images from the Copernicus Sentinel-5P mission shows sulphur dioxide spewing from the Mount Agung volcano in Bali, Indonesia
Sentinel-5P brings air pollution into focus
1.12.2017 11:43
Launched on 13 October, the Sentinel-5P satellite has delivered its first images of air pollution. Even though the satellite is still being prepared for service, these first results have been hailed as exceptional and show how this latest Copernicus satellite is set to take the task of monitoring air quality into a new era.
Amazon River
1.12.2017 10:05
Earth observation image of the week: northern Brazil and the Amazon River pictured by Sentinel-2A
Earth from Space
1.12.2017 10:05
In the 250th edition, the Sentinel-2A satellite takes us over Brazil where the Amazon River meets the Atlantic Ocean
Taking air-quality inventories to new heights
30.11.2017 10:10
The first images from Sentinel-5P will be revealed tomorrow. Although it will be a few months before the satellite is ready for service, these first results are expected to show just how this new Copernicus mission is set to be a game changer for monitoring air quality.
Sentinel-5P first results
29.11.2017 16:50
Follow the Sentinel-5P First Light event live on 1 December, when the first images from this air-monitoring mission will be revealed. Streaming starts at 09:30 GMT (10:30 CET)
Thurston Island
24.11.2017 10:05
Earth observation image of the week: Sentinel-1 ‘radar vision’ over part of Antarctica’s third-largest island
Earth from Space
24.11.2017 10:05
In the 249th edition, the Sentinel-1 mission takes us over part of Thurston Island in Antarctica
Forty years of Meteosat
22.11.2017 15:09
ESA’s first Earth observation satellite was launched on 23 November 1977. When the first Meteosat satellite took its place in the sky, it completed coverage of the whole globe from geostationary orbit and laid the foundations for European and world cooperation in meteorology that continues today.
International Charter wins prestigious Pecora Award
22.11.2017 14:00
The International Charter Space and Major Disasters has received a distinguished award for providing free satellite imagery, data and information to the global community during times of crises.
Call for Media
21.11.2017 10:25
The Copernicus Sentinel-5P satellite has taken its first look at air pollution. Media representatives are invited to DLR on 1 December to see these first tantalising results
Salar de Atacama
16.11.2017 12:31
Earth observation image of the week: Sentinel-2 takes us over part of the Atacama Desert in northern Chile