Top Earth observation stories of 2024
This year has been a whirlwind of fascinating Earth observation stories, from dramatic volcanic eruptions to Saharan dust plumes to epic meteorite craters. Let's dive into some of the most memorable ...
ESA and NASA deliver first joint...
Global warming is driving the rapid melting of the Greenland Ice Sheet, contributing to global sea level rise and disrupting weather patterns worldwide. Because of this, precise measurements of its ...
Earth from Space: Star cities
With the festive season approaching, even Earth-observing satellites are getting into the spirit, capturing a stunning compilation of European cities that resemble stars.Star-shaped cities are ...
ESA signs launch contract for climate...
ESA has officially signed a launch service contract with Avio for the upcoming FORUM mission. Scheduled for launch in late 2027, FORUM?short for Far-infrared Outgoing Radiation Understanding and ...
Earth from Space: Jakobshavn Glacier,...
These summer images from the Copernicus Sentinel-2 and Sentinel-1 missions showcase different satellite views of Greenland's west coast.The optical Sentinel-2 image on the left, acquired on 5 August ...
ESA to support Indian human...
On 4 December 2024, the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) signed an agreement that will see ESA provide ground station support to the missions in ISRO's ...
High-altitude balloon ride offers new...
A novel sensor that simulates the measurements that would be taken by one of the proposed satellites vying to be ESA's eleventh Earth Explorer, has endured an extraordinary journey.Carried aboard a ...
AI-powered satellite data reveals...
Launched in May 2024, ESA's EarthCARE satellite is nearing the end of its commissioning phase with the release of its first data on clouds and aerosols expected early next year. In the meantime, an ...
Sentinel-1C captures first radar images
Less than a week after its launch, the Copernicus Sentinel-1C satellite has delivered its first radar images of Earth ? offering a glimpse into its capabilities for environmental monitoring. These ...
UK methane leak spotted using satellites
Researchers from the University of Leeds have detected methane leaking from a faulty pipe in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK, using GHGSat satellite data ? part of ESA's Third Party Mission ...
