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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
Space data support Earth’s ecosystems
ESA’s Earth observation (EO) missions are making a critical contribution to monitoring transformations in our planet’s ecosystems, helping t...
How to use space data to probe humankind’s ancient past
Data disseminated by ESA’s Third Party Missions (TPM) programme are enabling archaeological investigations that could help to unravel the my...
Cloud-free collections key for land monitoring
Satellite imagery is a crucially important tool for monitoring the land, but cloud cover can often block parts of Earth’s surface from view,...
Tracking the world’s forests from space
As human activities continue to threaten the planet’s forests, data delivered by satellites are boosting global efforts to conserve these cr...
Success Stories
Heritage data provide insight into Alpine landslides
Using radar data from ESA’s Envisat, ERS and Copernicus Sentinel-1 satellites, scientists have shown how satellite radar interferometry can ...
Beyond cloud nine: 10 reasons to be excited about EarthCARE
With the launch of EarthCARE, ESA’s most complex Earth Explorer satellite yet, clouds, aerosols and radiation are about to become a whole lo...
Improving air quality monitoring with inter-agency cooperation
As urban area’s expand, our planet grapples with a relentless environmental challenge: air pollution. Remote sensing satellites play a criti...
Ten years of Swarm data help reveal processes in Earth’s core
The tenth birthday of ESA’s three-satellite Swarm constellation has been a game changer for research into Earth’s magnetic field and core dy...
FAQ
How much data may I request in a Project Proposal?
Access to some restrained data collections distributed by ESA require submission of a Project Proposal. These collections are typically for ...
What is ESA's EO data policy?
ESA's Earth observation data policy applies to all data provided by past, current, and upcoming ESA EO missions....
ESA EarthCARE Online Dissemination Service User Guidelines
This user guide describes how to access EarthCARE data through the Online Dissemination Service...
What is the difference between data access validity and TellUS ticket completion?
Information about access to data after completion of a Data Access Request ticket....
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
Spotlight on Third Party Mission provider: GEOSAT
GEOSAT is one of ESA’s suppliers of commercial Very High Resolution (VHR) satellite imagery for rapid-response disaster monitoring and mitig...
Spotlight on Third Party Mission provider: EUSI
European Space Imaging (EUSI) is one of ESA’s suppliers of commercial Very High Resolution (VHR) satellite imagery for scientific research i...
Meet the Earth Online Editorial & Graphics Services Team
The Earth Online Editorial Service produces diverse publications, which facilitate ESA and TPM data discovery and exploitation, ensuring tha...
Introducing the Earth Observation Principal Investigators Team
Third Party Missions (TPMs) are Earth Observation (EO) missions that are owned or operated by other agencies. ESA has an agreement with thes...
INFOGRAPHICS
Explaining the Terms and Conditions for ESA Third Party Missions data
ESA's Third Party Missions (TPM) programme enables users, known as Principal Investigators (PIs), to access data delivered by more than 50 m...
What is the Swarm Virtual Workspace for Earth Scientists (VirES)?
Learn more about Swarm VirES in this infographic.
Showcasing Fundamental Data Records for Altimetry
ESA has developed a comprehensive suite of Earth system data records as part of the Fundamental Data Records for Altimetry (FDR4ALT) project...
Explore sample data products from Third Party Missions
ESA’s Third Party Missions programme consists of over 50 satellite missions from commercial and public organisations worldwide....