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Earth from Space: Grand Canyon, US

03/07/2026 1265 views 27 likes
The Grand Canyon, a stunning natural feature in the landscape of Arizona, US, is featured in these two satellite views.
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Watch: Earth Explorer 12 User Consultation Meeting

02/07/2026 262 views 3 likes
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FLEX and Sentinel-3C bound for launch site

02/07/2026 387 views 8 likes
FLEX and Sentinel-3C bound for launch site
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Authorisation paves the way for Aeolus-2 wind mission

02/07/2026 1024 views 39 likes
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Mediterranean Sea breaks June surface heat record

01/07/2026 1093 views 23 likes
This image shows the sea surface temperature anomaly detected in the Mediterranean Sea on 29 June 2026.
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Time to say goodbye to Sentinel-1A

30/06/2026 5553 views 64 likes
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Sentinel-1 shows ground displacement after Venezuela earthq…

29/06/2026 5432 views 62 likes
The map is an interferogram derived from the comparison of Sentinel-1 data on two dates: on the 18 June before the earthquakes and on 25 June a day after.
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Earth from Space: Desert cropland

26/06/2026 1697 views 41 likes
These Copernicus Sentinel-2 images show agricultural development in the desert of southern Egypt, close to the border with Sudan.
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Europe faces the heat

25/06/2026 5325 views 50 likes
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EarthCARE White Dragon improves weather forecasts
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A first: EarthCARE cloud data sharpen weather forecasts

25/06/2026 1313 views 34 likes
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Don’t miss the Earth Explorer 12 User Consultation Meeting

18/06/2026 768 views 14 likes
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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 1484 views
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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 1400 views
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From the Minoans to satellite metrology

08/12/2025 2636 views 30 likes
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HydroGNSS launch highlights

28/11/2025 2377 views 34 likes
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