Earth from Space: Seychelles
The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission takes us over part of the Seychelles, an island republic in the western Indian Ocean.Zoom in to explore this image at its full 10 m resolution or click on the ...
Hera asteroid missions side-trip to Mars
ESA's Hera asteroid mission for planetary defence will make a swingby of Mars next March, borrowing speed to help reach its target Didymos binary asteroid system.In the process the spacecraft will ...
From space to soil
Soil sealing might not be a term that everyone's familiar with, but its effects are felt far and wide, particularly in urban areas.Recognising the urgencies of addressing soil sealing and its ...
10 ways Earth is interconnected
On this Earth Day, we reflect on the importance of protecting our planet for future generations. Understanding the Earth system and the complex interactions that shape our planet is paramount for ...
Earth from Space: The Mekong Delta
The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission captured a rare, almost cloud-free image over the Mekong Delta and the city of Can Tho in southwest Vietnam.Zoom in to explore this image at its full 10 m ...
Earth Observation Excellence Award...
Celebrating the outstanding efforts of scientists and researchers who have advanced the innovative application of Earth observation data, ESA proudly announces the recipient of this year's esteemed ...
Dubai floods seen from space
Dubai has been hit with torrential rain that flooded the desert city ? submerging roads and vehicles and disrupting flights. More than 250 mm of precipitation was said to have fallen across the ...
Where missions come alive
Step inside ESA's Main Control Room at the Operations Centre in Darmstadt, GermanyPhoto credit: ESA/J. MaiAs Europe's centre of excellence for satellite operation, ESA's mission control is home to ...
?sat-2 gets two new AI apps
?sat-2, ESA's groundbreaking cubesat scheduled for launch in June, will now include two new AI-driven apps destined to demonstrate a crucial role in future environmental monitoring from space. The ...
ESA selects four new Earth Explorer...
As humans exert greater pressure on natural processes, understanding the intricate workings of our Earth system is increasingly vital for effective action on mitigation and adaption strategies. ESA's ...
