How Europe is upgrading its satellite fleet to track dangerous urban air pollution

Air pollution remains the primary environmental health threat across Europe, especially in cities. This video highlights the upcoming Sentinel-4 and Sentinel-5 satellite missions, which aim to advance atmospheric monitoring capabilities beyond the work started by the Sentinel-5P mission.

The European Space Agency is developing the Sentinel-4 and Sentinel-5 missions to provide critical data on atmospheric variables. These missions are designed to support European policies by tracking air quality, stratospheric ozone, solar radiation, and broader climate trends.

The video features insights from key project leaders, including Sentinel-4 Mission Project Manager Giorgio Bagnasco, Sentinel-4 and 5 Mission Scientist Ben Veilhelmann, and Sentinel-5 Mission Project Manager Didier Martin. These missions represent the next phase of the Copernicus program's atmospheric observation efforts.

Source: Towards the next generation of air quality monitoring