How the Copernicus programme turns satellite data into global policy
In short: Explore how the European Space Agency’s Sentinel satellites provide the raw data necessary to monitor our planet's health. This video explains the transition from raw orbital imagery to actionable information for environmental and humanitarian use.
The Sentinel family of satellites serves the Copernicus programme, a joint initiative between the European Commission and the European Space Agency. While Sentinel-1A provided all-weather radar imaging starting in 2014, Sentinel-2A focuses on delivering high-resolution optical images.
Six distinct thematic services—climate change, security, emergency response, atmosphere, the marine environment, and land management—receive large volumes of data for their operations. By transforming observations into information, the programme supports sustainable policy-making and addresses humanitarian needs.
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