ESA

ESA, or the European Space Agency, is an intergovernmental organization dedicated to space exploration, Earth observation, satellite development and space research. Founded in 1975, ESA coordinates space missions and scientific programs involving Earth’s atmosphere, oceans, climate, weather, planetary science and space technology in cooperation with European member states and international partners. ESA plays a major role in environmental monitoring and climate research through missions such as Copernicus, EarthCARE and Sentinel satellites.

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France launches biodiversity mapping project using satellites and AINews

France launches biodiversity mapping project using satellites and AI

The Occitanie Region in southern France has launched a three-year biodiversity mapping programme that will combine satellite observations, field surveys and artificial intelligence to create…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJune 15, 2026 Full article
Image: Copernicus Sentinel-1D, French Guiana
Image of the day: Copernicus Sentinel-1D joins Europe’s radar fleetNews

Image of the day: Copernicus Sentinel-1D joins Europe’s radar fleet

Copernicus Sentinel-1D was launched into orbit on 4 November 2025 at 22:02 CET (21:02 UTC) aboard an Ariane 6 rocket from the European Spaceport in…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskNovember 5, 2025 Full article
Satellite Image: Lake Alakol, Kazakhstan
Image of the day: Colour-shifting landscape of Kazakhstan’s Lake AlakolNews

Image of the day: Colour-shifting landscape of Kazakhstan’s Lake Alakol

Seasonal changes in eastern Kazakhstan paint a vivid picture in this radar image of Lake Alakol, captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-1 mission using false-colour processing…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskMay 29, 2025 Full article
Image: This image is an ESA rendering that illustrates how the Biomass satellite operates in orbit and observes forested regions
Image of the day: Biomass launched to count forest carbonNews

Image of the day: Biomass launched to count forest carbon

ESA’s Biomass satellite has lifted off from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, aboard a Vega-C rocket, marking the start of a mission designed to…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskMay 1, 2025 Full article
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The view from space reveals Earth’s challenges and solutionsNews

The view from space reveals Earth’s challenges and solutions

Satellites orbiting Earth provide an unparalleled vantage point to address global challenges, from monitoring climate change to aiding humanitarian efforts. Researchers at ETH Zurich are…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 6, 2025 Full article
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Weather satellite passes bake and shake tests with flying coloursClimateNews

Weather satellite passes bake and shake tests with flying colours

By European Space Agency (ESA) As climate change drives more frequent and severe weather events, the need for accurate and timely forecasting has never been…
SourceSourceJuly 15, 2024 Full article
This microscope image shows various species of ice algae, magnified 400x
Will climate change turn the Arctic green?Climate

Will climate change turn the Arctic green?

The Arctic is in the hotseat of climate change, warming four times faster than anywhere else on Earth. Already, the Arctic Ocean has experienced immense…
SourceSourceJune 19, 2024 Full article
Image: Artist's view of EarthCARE satellite on board a Falcon 9 launch vehicle
EarthCARE satellite to probe how clouds affect climateNewsClimate

EarthCARE satellite to probe how clouds affect climate

Vandenberg Air Force Base, United States | AFP A rocket carrying a sophisticated satellite blasted off Tuesday from California on a mission to investigate what…
SourceSourceMay 29, 2024 Full article
Image: EarthCARE over Europe
Satellite to unravel how clouds impact future climate changeClimate

Satellite to unravel how clouds impact future climate change

A brand new satellite that will revolutionise our understanding of the role clouds and aerosol particles play in climate change is set to launch after…
SourceSourceMay 21, 2024 Full article