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Gibraltar imaged by IRIDE Eaglet II

09/10/2026 554 views 36 likes
While the final eight IRIDE Eaglet II satellites were launched a week ago, the first images from Eaglet II satellites launched earlier are being returned, including a view of Gibraltar featured here.
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Earth from Space: Namibia’s biggest salt pan

09/10/2026 2060 views 37 likes
This image from Copernicus Sentinel-2, acquired on 5 April 2026, shows the Etosha National Park in northern Namibia.
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Italy and beyond imaged by Sentinel-3C
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Sentinel-3C returns its first views of Earth

08/10/2026 5241 views 37 likes
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EVE is a large language model that summarises, translates and presents huge amounts of Earth observation data in accessible ways.
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Introducing ESA’s Earth Virtual Expert

08/10/2026 1212 views 22 likes
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Earth from Space: Typhoon Surigae

02/10/2026 2376 views 58 likes
This false-colour, polarised image from Copernicus Sentinel-1 shows us the surface of the sea beneath the clouds, as seen by the satellite’s radar instrument. The sea conditions reflect the strong winds as Typhoon Surigae passes over.
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IRIDE provides satellite data for Italy’s environmental, emergency and security services.
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Italy’s IRIDE completes Eaglet II constellation

02/10/2026 742 views 12 likes
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Copernicus Sentinel-3 captured a plume from the eruption of Anak Krakatau on Saturday, 5 September.
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EarthCARE’s view of volcanic plume boosts air safety

01/10/2026 1477 views 29 likes
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Three Earth Explorer candidates go forward

25/09/2026 4364 views 46 likes
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Earth from Space: Venetian Lagoon

25/09/2026 3373 views 80 likes
This image of the Venetian Lagoon in northern Italy was acquired by the IRIDE satellites on 17 May 2026.
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Earth from Space: Laguna Colorada

18/09/2026 1950 views 49 likes
This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image, acquired on 25 August 2026, shows an area of the Andean Altiplano in southern Bolivia near the border with Chile.
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FLEX and Sentinel-3C launch highlights

15/09/2026 3556 views 63 likes
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Relive the launch of FLEX and Sentinel-3C

15/09/2026 663 views 13 likes
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ESA’s FLEX mission reveals the secret glow of plants

14/09/2026 2573 views 67 likes
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Press Release N° 45–2026
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FLEX and Sentinel-3C launch re-watch event on 15 September at ESA's Space Operations Centre

Media representatives are invited to attend the launch re-watch event for the FLEX (Fluorescence Explorer) and Copernicus Sentinel-3C satellites at the European Space Operations Centre (ESA/ESOC) in Darmstadt, Germany, on Tuesday morning, 15 September 2026.
07/09/2026 960 views
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Media briefing ahead of FLEX and Sentinel-3C launch

04/09/2026 1143 views 16 likes
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