How satellites monitor the pulse of our changing planet

Earth from Space: Special edition · 8:12 · Video: European Space Agency, ESA · Watch at the source

In short: Explore the sophisticated technology behind Earth observation. This special edition features experts from the European Space Agency discussing the history and future of critical environmental monitoring systems.

Josef Aschbacher appears in the clip to examine how the Sentinel satellites and Copernicus environment monitoring programme have evolved. It provides a comprehensive look at how these systems have functioned in the past and how they are evolving to meet future needs.

Additionally, Professor Volker Liebig, Director of ESA’s Earth Observation Programmes, provides a forward-looking perspective on the specific goals and applications of Earth observation for the coming year.

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