OBSERVER: Copernicus-powered polar monitoring helps deliver on the EU’s Arctic Agenda nee@spacetec.p… Thu, 01/09/2022 – 12:18 What a warming climate means for the Earth’s ecosystem and our way of life From shaping the ocean currents, which regulate global temperatures, to providing shipping routes and diverse natural resources, the poles play a central role in the…
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The Galileo satellite GSAT0224 entered into service on 29 August. The satellite is named ‘Shriya’, after a Norwegian grade school student who won the Galileo drawing competition organised by the European Commission and the Norwegian Space Agency. The news comes after extended In-Orbit Testing that took place in January-March, followed by participation in the In-Orbit…
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Over half of the world’s 8 billion people live in cities, a number that is expected to increase by over 70% in the coming decades. This is concerning because, just as the world’s urban population continues to increase, so too does the world’s average temperature – setting the stage for a potential catastrophe. That’s because…
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OBSERVER: Copernicus as a tool to empower and promote inclusivity: Women in GMES & Africa nee@spacetec.p… Thu, 25/08/2022 – 09:36 The African space ecosystem is rapidly expanding, yet there remains challenges and opportunities to increase participation and integration of people into its progress. For example, women in STEM are generally underrepresented in Western countries, but…
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OBSERVER: GMES & Africa: Unlocking the power of EO data in Africa with Copernicus nee@spacetec.p… Thu, 18/08/2022 – 10:21 The Earth Observation landscape in Africa Africa, the second largest continent on Earth with rapidly growing populations and economies, is “the new El Dorado for Space Business “, as defined by Dr Tidiane Ouattara, the GMES…
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OBSERVER: From space to your screen — 9 applications to improve business and everyday life with Copernicus otero@spacetec… Thu, 11/08/2022 – 13:12 A new age of data Big data, algorithms, predictive analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning — are all buzzwords common in current business and tech circles. In today’s hyperconnected and tech-oriented environment,…
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Following two years of online only editions, EU Space Week – Europe’s premiere space event – is back. Happening 3 – 6 October, the 2022 edition will be held as a hybrid event, meaning you can join either online or physically in Prague, the heart of the EU Space Programme. This not-to-be-missed event is set…
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OBSERVER: Copernicus supports the art of making fine wine nee@spacetec.p… Thu, 04/08/2022 – 09:26 As one of the most popular beverages consumed worldwide, wine has become an integral part of many cultures. European countries are amongst the most prolific wine producers with Italy, France and Spain currently the top wine-producing countries in the world. According…
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Mission ends for Copernicus Sentinel-1B satellite admin Wed, 03/08/2022 – 13:00 On 23 December 2021, Copernicus Sentinel-1B experienced an anomaly related to the instrument electronics power supply provided by the satellite platform, leaving it unable to deliver radar data. Since then spacecraft operators and engineers have been working tirelessly to rectify the issue. Unfortunately, despite…
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It’s the dog days of summer, and things are hot – and getting hotter. For much of Europe, and especially southern Europe, temperatures have been steadily increasing year after year. Not only was 2021 one of the warmest years on record, Sicily recorded what could very well be Europe’s hottest temperature ever, seeing the mercury…
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