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Dive into Earth observation with ESA's curated contents, revealing satellite data applications and illustrating real-world examples through captivating images of remote sensing technology.
Success Stories
Read articles about the successes of ESA's mission programmes and applications of the data obtained by the satellites....
EXPLORE MOREGallery
Discover the diverse beauty of our planet through ESA's satellite imagery, showcasing unique perspectives and intricate patterns from across the globe....
EXPLORE MOREInfographics
Browse a series of infographics covering ESA missions and related data collections, as well as overviews of projects, campaigns, and tools....
EXPLORE MOREFAQ
Navigate through our FAQ section for helpful insights and straightforward answers on utilizing Earth Online's features & data access....
EXPLORE MOREQuality Reports Advanced Search
Explore the Quality Control Reports - access, filter, and download reports from various ESA and TPM missions with ease....
EXPLORE MOREDATA APPLICATION
Transforming space data into climate action
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Learn how ESA’s satellite data supports climate action by tracking ice loss, greenhouse gases, and environmental changes.…
Satellite data boost global understanding of land surface
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Discover how ESA satellites monitor Earth's land surface, tracking changes in vegetation, soil moisture, and climate impacts.…
Space helps monitor Earth’s changing biosphere
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Explore how ESA satellites monitor Earth's changing biosphere, from forests to oceans, aiding climate action and understanding carbon cycles…
Satellite data key to monitoring the oceans
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ESA's satellite missions provide crucial data to monitor oceans, supporting ecosystem protection, climate research, and maritime safety.…
How ESA uses space data to explore deep Earth
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ESA missions help scientists understand how Earth's core, mantle, and crust impact the planet's changing environment.…
How space data are transforming the global food system
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Earth observation is enabling data-driven change in agriculture, helping farmers adapt to today's challenges.…
Satellites reveal changes to Earth’s icy zones
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ESA's Earth observation activities are helping scientists and the impact of climate change on ice loss.…
Space data help unravel the complexities of Earth’s atmosphere
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Discover how space data is revolutionising our understanding of Earth's atmosphere…
Success Stories
Commercial data helps study methane emissions in South Africa
In a new study, researchers combined data from Copernicus Sentinel-5 Precursor (Sentinel-5P) and GHGSat to investigate methane emissions fro…
ESA Heritage Missions offer fresh perspective on ice sheet change
A science team has reprocessed decades of observations from the European Space Agency’s Heritage Missions to deliver a more accurate underst…
EarthCARE maps vast atmospheric dust trails
Aerosol particles are widespread throughout Earth’s atmosphere. They are emitted by deserts, oceans, volcanoes, wildfires and plants, or pro…
Reflected satellite signals unlock new insights into Arctic sea ice
Research drawing on novel data from Spire Global has enabled the generation of Arctic-wide sea ice maps, marking a major step forward for de…
EO Insight
How Satellites See the Winds Inside Tropical Storms
From calm breezes to destructive cyclones, winds shape Earth’s weather and climate. Satellites allow us to observe these dynamic patterns fr…
Frosty Frontiers and Salty Seas: Climate Data from ESA
Oceans cover over 70% of Earth's surface, and their vastness means they play a crucial role in regulating the planet's climate.…
Agriculture and Space: What Capabilities Can Satellites Bring?
Satellites enable the digital capture of vast and diverse agricultural data, which are essential for modern farming. By providing a comprehe…
FAQ
How can I download CryoSat data?
Find out how to download data through the CryoSat Science Server.…
What is the ESA MAAP?
ESA’s Multi-mission Algorithm and Analysis Platform (MAAP) is a data access and discovery catalogue for products from ESA’s Earth Explorer, …
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GALLERY
Explore the Gallery for a vivid array of stunning images and interactive visuals that bring our planet's diverse landscapes, cultures, and wildlife to life.
SPOTLIGHT ON EO COMMUNITY
Earth observation community spotlight: Saturnalia
Italy-based Saturnalia is a geospatial intelligence company that harnesses the power of Earth observation data to improve decision-making an…
Experts revisit breakthrough moment for methane monitoring
In 2024 scientists reported how GHGSat enabled the detection of methane escaping from a faulty pipe in the UK county of Gloucestershire, rep…
How FDR4LDYN is creating decades-long land dynamics data record
The Fundamental Data Record for Land Dynamics (FDR4LDYN) project aims to build a long-term, analysis-ready data record based on radar backsc…
Meet Nils Olsen, head of the Swarm DISC, and winner of prestigious EGU award
A highly distinguished career was rewarded at EGU 2025, when Nils Olsen, head of the Swarm DISC and Professor and Head of Geomagnetism and G…
INFOGRAPHICS
Measuring long-term ice sheet elevation
ESA has acquired satellite data of ice sheets in Antarctica and Greenland for over thirty years, contributing to long-term studies of how th…
Success stories from commercial Third Party Missions
Data from commercial Earth observing satellites, shared through ESA’s Third Party Missions (TPMs) programme, support research around Europe.…
Commercial satellite data and marine monitoring
Discover how ESA’s Third Party Missions (TPM) programme includes a range of commercial missions that monitor the marine environment.…
Commercial satellite data in culture and heritage research
Commercial Earth observing satellites, whose data are disseminated via ESA’s Third Party Missions (TPMs) programme, are having an increasing…