News of the week
![]() Mapping the world's forests20 September 2017Using satellite radar data, scientists have created a global map that quantifies the amount of wood in our forests – a key to understanding Earth's carbon cycle and, ultimately, climate change.
Image of the week
![]() Mangareva, French PolynesiaThe KazEOSat-1 satellite acquired this view of Mangareva in 2016. One of the Gambier Islands, Mangareva is the largest island in French Polynesia.
Earth Observation Missions
![]() EUMETSAT and Arianespace sign contract for the launch of the first MetOp-SG satellites11 September 2017EUMETSAT and Arianespace announced the signature of a contract entrusting Arianespace with the launch of the first two Metop-SG satellites of the EUMETSAT Polar System of Second Generation plus an option for the launch of a third satellite.
Research and Applications
![]() NASA-produced damage maps may aid Mexico quake response21 September 2017A NASA-produced map of areas likely damaged by the 19 September magnitude 7.1 Raboso earthquake near Mexico City has been provided to Mexican authorities to help responders and groups supporting the response efforts. The quake, which struck 75 miles (120 kilometres) south-east of Mexico City, caused significant loss of life and property damage.
Policy & Legislation
![]() Ozone protection treaty marks 30th anniversary15 September 2017The Earth's protective ozone layer is well on track to recovery thanks to a highly successful environmental agreement which marks its 30th anniversary on 16 September.
Did you know?
![]() Australia to create national space agency25 September 2017Australia will establish a national space agency, the government has said. The country is largely reliant on overseas nations like the United States for its satellite and earth observation data.
Events
![]() Proba-V Symposium 201829 - 31 May 2018Organisation: European Space Agency (ESA) and Belgian Science Policy Office (BELSPO) Location: Ostend, Belgium Symposium overview: The second Proba-V symposium will promote the scientific and operational exploitation of Proba-V data and is open to Proba-V users, scientists, students, representatives from national, European and international agencies, operational end-users and value adding industries. It will cover the following objectives:
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Visit the eoPortal database to find out about spaceborne EO missions and sensors to discover more about past, operational and future missions. This is complemented with detailed articles of airborne sensors. This database is based on the book of Herbert J. Kramer Observation of the Earth and its Environments and describes over 600 missions in detail. Online updated version of "Earth Observation History of Technical Introduction" available as of January 02, 2017. |
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