How satellites monitor our changing planet from orbit

Earth from Space: Special edition · 6:47 · Video: European Space Agency, ESA · Watch at the source

In short: This special edition of the Earth from Space series explores the vital role of satellite technology in monitoring our world. It features expert insights into the Copernicus programme and the future of Earth observation.

Josef Aschbacher, the individual overseeing ESA's Earth Observation programmes' Programme Planning and Coordination Service, appears in the clip. He discusses the launch of Sentinel-1, which serves as the first satellite mission for the Copernicus programme.

The series also features Professor Volker Liebig, Director of ESA’s Earth Observation Programmes, who provides a broader outlook on what the coming year holds for planetary monitoring and its various applications.

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