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Putting the ‘super’ into a supersite for Earth observation

06/05/2026 1013 views 34 likes
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One of Hellenic Fire System satellites
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Hellenic Fire System satellites launched for Greece

04/05/2026 1025 views 24 likes
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Fourteen European satellites on the same rideshare launcher have successfully reached orbit
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Launch boosts European Earth monitoring and connectivity

04/05/2026 1980 views 38 likes
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IRIDE reaches new milestone
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Italy’s Earth monitoring programme reaches new milestone

04/05/2026 538 views 7 likes
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The Sentinel-1 mission
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Sentinel-1D goes live: a milestone for Europe’s radar missi…

01/05/2026 4112 views 54 likes
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Earth from Space: Netherlands in bloom

01/05/2026 6442 views 86 likes
Captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission on 21 April 2026, this image shows a double bloom in the Netherlands: an array of vibrant colours in the tulip fields as well as the blue-greenish swirls of phytoplankton in the North Sea.
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Earth from Space: Cloud patterns over the Canary Islands

24/04/2026 8005 views 78 likes
This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image highlights a distinctive cloud formation north of the Canary Islands of Tenerife and La Gomera.
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Press Release N° 20–2026
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ESA and EDA launch joint study to strengthen Europe’s Earth observation capabilities

The European Space Agency (ESA) and the European Defence Agency (EDA) have signed an Implementing Arrangement to jointly identify strategic and technological gaps in Europe’s Earth observation capabilities and develop a long-term roadmap in support of security and defence.
22/04/2026 1076 views
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Earth from Space: Land of rainforests

17/04/2026 4234 views 60 likes
This image from the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission captures the coast of Gabon in striking colours.
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Earth from Space: Lava flow on Réunion Island

10/04/2026 12750 views 101 likes
This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image captures an active lava flow on the Piton de la Fournaise volcano on Réunion Island.
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Earth from Space: Eyes on our Moon

03/04/2026 9739 views 160 likes
In an unusual perspective for an Earth-observing satellite, the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission captures this image of Earth’s only natural satellite.
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Press Release N° 13–2026
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Media invitation: three innovative European weather and climate satellites in the cleanroom

Journalists are invited to a one-off opportunity to see three ESA-built satellites in their final preparations before liftoff. 
11/03/2026 1206 views
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From the Minoans to satellite metrology

08/12/2025 2072 views 28 likes
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Replay: HydroGNSS launch coverage

28/11/2025 992 views 20 likes
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HydroGNSS launch highlights

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    This image from the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission captures the coast of Gabon in striking colours.

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