There are still some days left - until 10 April - to submit your abstract for our 4D Ionosphere 2026 Workshop! ℹ️ nikal.eventsair.com/4d-ionosphere/ 🗓️20-22 October 2026 🗺️ ESA-ESRIN ➡️ A meeting point for all ionosphere communities to build a smarter, more integrated view of Earth’s upper atmosphere.

Eight new Earth Observation satellites reached orbit yesterday! They’re part of Italy’s IRIDE constellation, each equipped with a multispectral sensor to image Earth’s surface and an Automatic Identification System (AIS) to track vessels. Find out more: www.esa.int/Applications... 📷SpaceX

The EOPF Explorer webinar series continues. Following the first session on discovery, Webinar #2 dives into analysis workflows with the Sentinel Zarr Explorer — from in‑browser exploration to hands‑on practice using openEO. Join us on 20 April, 15:00 CEST. Register: buytickets.at/thrivegeo/20...

Final environmental testing complete for MTG-I2 ✅ Tested at @thalesaleniaspace.bsky.social in Cannes, @eumetsat.int’s next Meteosat Third Generation Imager has passed key radio-frequency compatibility checks ahead of launch preparations. Read more: www.esa.int/Applications...

Hurricanes in the Mediterranean? They’re called medicanes 🌪️ Using satellite data, scientists are working to better understand medicanes and improve how they’re predicted, with Medicane Jolina over Libya in March 2026 providing a key case study: www.esa.int/Applications... 📸 @eumetsat.int MTG

Now you see it, now you don’t! Two views of Western Australia’s Kimberley region: one in true colour and one in false colour, revealing details our eyes can’t so easily detect 👀 Which one do you prefer? Access the images👉 www.esa.int/ESA_Multimed...

Where on Earth is this location? Any ideas? Share them in the comments✍️

Storm Therese in motion🌪️ Captured on 19 March by @eumetsat.int’s MTG-I1 satellite, this animation shows the system over the Canary Islands. The storm brought days of heavy rain, strong winds and rare snowfall near Mount Teide, causing flooding and disruptions. 🎬 EUMETSAT, processed by @esa.int

Satellites revealed that the 2024 Amazon fires released far more carbon we thought: up to 3 times higher! Using a novel AI method, scientists analysed satellite data on carbon monoxide (as proxy for CO2) and found significant gaps between models/observations: www.esa.int/Applications...

Have you registered for the 3rd ESA EO Commercialisation Forum yet? Held in Seville, 12–14 May 2026, and organised by @esa.int Φ-lab and supported by the Spanish Space Agency, the event will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, exhibitor booths and networking opportunities. Learn more⤵️

It's hot - and we can "see" it from space: On 21 March, Copernicus Sentinel-3 measured widespread land surface temperatures exceeding 40°C🥵 Recent extreme heat across the central and southwestern US and Mexico pushed ground temperatures far above seasonal norms according to @noaa.gov data.

What’s happening to Arctic freshwater as the region warms? A new study used satellite data to reconstruct 20 years of water flowing from land into the Arctic Ocean, revealing a complex and uneven pattern rather than a straightforward trend toward a 'wetter' Arctic. www.esa.int/Applications...

1 year. 1 planet. Seen entirely from space.🛰️ This #WorldMetDay we're releasing our Year of Weather 2025 – every major storm captured by satellites spanning the globe.🌍 Satellites include our own Meteosat fleet (developed by @esa.int), alongside @noaa.gov, CMA & JMA. 🎬 Full video: bit.ly/4rUnTJj

The last 11 years have been the hottest years ever recorded. Earth’s energy imbalance has reached its highest than at any time in observed history, with heat reaching deeper into the ocean. This is the Global #StateOfClimate 2025. 📰 Press release: https://bit.ly/4ds4r2V #WorldMetDay

"Spry mist rise and fall as new life gasps, gravity spills the hydra’s tears" #WorldPoetryDay

Thwaites Glacier could lose as much ice in 40 years as all of Antarctica does today. A new study shows that using satellite altimetry to calibrate ice-sheet models makes predictions up to ten times more accurate - increasing confidence in future sea-level projections.

Today is the March equinox 🌎 Day and night are nearly equal worldwide, as the terminator aligns to split Earth into two halves — bringing spring to the Northern Hemisphere and autumn to the Southern. A truly global astronomical moment. 📸 @eumetsat.int

A glacier slightly larger than Barbados: this is Jostedalsbreen, Norway’s largest ice cap. Ahead of tomorrow’s UN World Day for Glaciers, these two images (one taken in winter and one in late summer) highlight why monitoring and protecting these fragile ice masses matters more than ever.

🛰️What if we could improve older @esaearth.esa.int heritage satellite measurements with new techniques? Researchers from CPOM @lancasteruni.bsky.social have been doing just that 👇 🔗https://earth.esa.int/eogateway/success-story/esa-heritage-missions-offer-fresh-perspective-on-ice-sheet-change

Welcome Cyprus, our new Associate Member. 🇨🇾 👋 🔗 www.esa.int/Newsroom/Pre...

Where on Earth is this? Let’s see your guesses 👀

In a new study, Sentinel-5P and GHGSat data were used to assess methane emissions from South Africa’s Secunda plant — one of the world’s largest single greenhouse-gas emitters. GHGSat’s high-resolution data helped scientists pinpoint emissions from individual sources. earth.esa.int/eogateway/su...

Big news: OHB Sweden will build @eumetsat.int’s new EPS‑Sterna weather constellation! Based on @esa.int’s Arctic Weather Satellite, the mission will deliver frequent humidity/temperature profiles to boost weather forecasts, especially over the Arctic. First 6 🛰️🛰️ planned for launch in 2029.

#WatchLive: Join us on 19 March at 13:00 GMT/14:00 CET for a media briefing following the 345th ESA Council meeting taking place in Interlaken, Switzerland. 📺 watch.esa.int

Aerosol–cloud interactions remain one of the largest uncertainties in near‑term climate forecasts☁️ @esa.int & @ec.europa.eu are joining forces through the Aerosol‑Cloud Alliance, linking missions like EarthCARE with advanced modeling to improve climate predictions eo4society.esa.int/2026/03/10/c...

Happy launch day to @esa.int's GOCE — the satellite that proved Earth isn’t actually round (at least, not to gravity)! Thanks to GOCE, we can visualise the geoid: an irregular, gravity‑shaped surface showing where Earth’s pull is stronger or weaker.

EarthCARE is revealing how vast plumes of mineral dust move through our atmosphere 🌍 Using measurements from its ATLID lidar, scientists can distinguish aerosol types such as dust, sea salt, pollution and smoke - improving our understanding of aerosols and their role in climate.

How can an ice‑monitoring satellite detect a geomagnetic storm? After a remote software upgrade, @esa.int’s CryoSat used its platform magnetometer to measure a solar storm in January 2026 — delivering magnetic field data that complemented the Swarm mission. Read more: www.esa.int/Applications...

One of the busiest waterways in the world 🚢 More than 50 Copernicus Sentinel-1 satellite images from 2025 have been combined to show maritime traffic in the Øresund Strait. Ships appear as bright points across dark water, tracing main shipping lanes and waiting areas near Copenhagen & Malmö.

Delivering on its mission! Three months into its life in space, @esa.int ’s HydroGNSS is already hard at work. The mission tracks Earth’s water cycle by analysing navigation signals reflected off the planet’s surface. Curious to see some examples? 🔗 www.esa.int/Applications...

Did you miss the EOPF Sentinel Zarr Explorer Launch last Monday? Don't fret, we have a replay! Explore a new browser‑native way to explore Copernicus Sentinel data: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddR5... Or you can join the next webinar on 20 April. More info: explorer.eopf.copernicus.eu

It’s time for 'Where on Earth'! Tell us in the comments where you think this location is🤔

#MediaInvitation: journalists are invited to join a one‑off opportunity to see three ESA-built satellites in their final preparations before liftoff, at @thalesaleniaspace.bsky.social, Cannes, on 16 April 2026. Register by 31 March 👉 www.esa.int/Newsroom/Pre...

You are invited to the first EarthCARE MAAP Hackathon! The 5-day hackathon will be held in-person between April 20 – 24, 2026 at ESRIN – @esa.int ’s centre for Earth Observation – in Frascati, Italy. Participation is free of charge, but places are limited, hurry up! earth.esa.int/eogateway/ne...

Phenomenal cosmic powers, tiny CubeSat living space! The 4 infrared‑imaging 🛰️ developed by OroraTech for Greece’s Hellenic Fire System recently visited @esa.int ’s ESTEC for magnetic cleaning. Here's how it went: www.esa.int/Applications...

We love reading good news! In the past three years alone, the TPM programme has contributed to 882 research projects, helping teams from 66 countries, including Greece, Italy, the UK, and many more. Here are some examples: earth.esa.int/eogateway/in...

🚀 Meet ESA’s newest female leaders: With women now making up 37% of new recruits and 27% of top management, ESA continues advancing gender balance in the sector. 🔗 esa.int/About_Us/Diversity_and_Inclusiveness/Meet_ESA_s_newest_female_leadership

The Milano–Cortina 2026 #ParalympicGames open today in Verona’s historic Arena🏟 Satellites capture the scene from above: the Arena at the heart of the city, the snowy slopes in Cortina, and the cross-country tracks stretching across the valley in Tesero.

These two views from Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites reveal the landscape transformation in the area around Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. On the left an image from 2017, on the right an image from 2026. Can you spot the changes around the city? high res images ➡️ www.esa.int/ESA_Multimed...

Heavy rains continue to hit Ecuador, triggering floods and landslides across much of the country. Here are two visuals that help us see the effects on the area: - Copernicus Sentinel-1 S1 multitemporal comparison between 26th January & 03 March - Rain accumulation map from 26 February to 1 March

Where on Earth is this? If you think you know the correct answers, drop it in the comments!

#MediaInvitation: journalists are invited to join an information session on the outcomes of the 345th ESA Council meeting. The briefing takes place 19 March at 14:00 CET/13:00 GMT, with registration open until 16 March. Details and registration 👇 www.esa.int/Newsroom/Pre...

Earth Observation startups: applications are open for the 3rd CommEO Award✍️ Selected teams will pitch their ideas in Milan on 13 April, with finalists advancing to Seville for the EO Commercialisation Forum (12–14 May 2026). Apply by 15 March: ideas.esa.int/servlet/hype...

Spread your wings, ALTIUS! The team at Redwire Space in Belgium has passed a major milestone for @esa.int ’s ozone‑monitoring mission: they successfully tested the deployment of the satellite’s two solar panels — a critical step in preparing it for life in orbit.

🧊Antarctica’s grounding lines have remained stable along most of the coast for 30 years — but not everywhere. A new study using data from Copernicus Sentinel-1 and other missions shows retreat of up to 40 km in vulnerable regions, signaling future ice loss risk. www.esa.int/Applications...

We are happy to announce that REGISTRATIONS AND ABSTRACT SUBMISSION ARE OPEN for the upcoming Φnnovation Summit, taking place from 23 to 25 June 2026 at ESA-ESRIN in Frascati, Italy: philab.esa.int/phinnovation/

After 4 years we are still learning about the Hunga Tonga eruption. A new study shows it also affected the ionosphere — and data from @esa.int’s Swarm mission helped identify gravity‑wave‑induced travelling ionospheric disturbances: earth.esa.int/eogateway/su...

Summer in East Antarctica🧊 On 14 February, Copernicus Sentinel-2 captured Terra Nova Bay at seasonal sea-ice minimum, where floating ice forms broad swirling patterns across the Ross Sea coast. And it’s not only ice out here — several international research stations operate along this shoreline too.

Scientists have been exploring how GPS and Galileo reflected signals can help monitor sea ice, using innovative data from @spire.com. A promising new way to observe our rapidly changing polar regions: 🔗 earth.esa.int/eogateway/su...

🚀 Meet us at the Amsterdam Space Symposium on 3-4 March. The event features our Director of Technology Dietmar Pilz and our Director of Earth Observation Simonetta Cheli. #amsterdamspacesymposium #spaceforclimate