EARSC Activities & Projects
Fill in EARSC Industry Survey 2025
EARSC, is conducting its industry survey to map the state and health of the companies providing EO services in Europe.The series of reports are very strongly appreciated by European stakeholders and they represent an extremely important tool for projecting the sector and influencing policy decisions. Please take the time to complete this survey. The opinions and trends collected are widely used and the more companies which respond, the more robust the results.
Apply for the EARSC Awards!
Every year, the EARSC Awards recognise outstanding companies, products and start-ups for their contribution to the European Earth Observation sector. Depending on the Award, the winners are chosen by a combination of votes from EARSC members, the EARSC Secretariat, a jury of renowned international experts and, the EXPANDEO audience. All 3 award-winners will be announced during the EXPANDEO Awards ceremony. This is your opportunity to follow in the steps of previous award winners and benefit from the prestige of winning an EARSC Award!
Policy Observatory
Under the Policy Observatory, EARSC is monitoring relevant EU policies and advocating for increased use of the EO services to support policy-makers. Read our latest publications on:
- EARSC Letter on Earth Observation for the Future of European Defence
- EARSC Response to call for Feedback on the Nature Restoration Regulation – uniform format for the national restoration plans (implementing act)
- EARSC Statement on the Forest Monitoring Law
- EARSC Response to the Call for Evidence on a European Water Resilience Strategy
User Uptake webinars fostering the adoption of the SDGs-EYEs pilot services
On Thursday, 30th of January, EARSC launched the User Uptake webinar series within the SDGs-EYES project, running from January to May 2025, with the aim to engage stakeholders, foster collaboration, and promote Copernicus-based services across five pilot areas. The first webinar focused on “GHG Emissions from Forest Fires: Advancing SDGs Indicators Monitoring, Reporting, and Accounting”.
Call for testimonials – tell us how you are using Copernicus!
No matter which way you are using the data of the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) and/or the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), in any big ways or small ways, we want to hear from you! Your testimonials will help us highlight the diverse ways in which CAMS and/or C3S contribute to scientific advancement, environmental protection, and societal benefits, and so much more.Why share your story? [...]
The latest from the Sentinel Benefits Study
Visit the Sentinel Benefits Study website and discover the new cases on Wildfire management in Greece and Air Quality Forecasting in Latvia.
Members News
Building an EO-Hub for global impact NEO’s mission for a greener future
What began as a project-driven initiative in the Netherlands, has evolved into a global force in sustainable innovation. By harnessing satellite imagery and AI, NEO transforms data into actionable solutions for climate adaptation and energy transition. From mapping solar potential with the World Bank to optimizing power grids, NEO is shaping a smarter, greener world. Read on to discover how their cutting-edge Earth Observation technology is driving real change. […]
Using Earth Observation to Map Site Suitability of Onshore Wind Farms in Ireland
As Ireland is set to miss its current 2030 emission reduction targets by a significant shortfall, there is increased pressure on wind farm developers and operators to construct more efficient onshore wind farms. Current local maps which advise these developers, prepared by Ireland’s system of thirty-one local authorities, often lack consistency. There are numerous instances where one planning factor is considered of high importance for one local authority and omitted for planning consideration in others. To ensure Ireland develops a country-wide approach to wind farm development, a simplified decision-support mapping system would greatly expedite the site selection activities of the entire industry. […]
Bridging the Gap: How PhD Partnerships are Powering Earth Observation Innovation
RSS-Hydro is a Luxembourg-based company focused on developing geospatial and modeling intelligence to manage climate risks. We partner with national and international organizations, engaging in collaborative research to create science-based solutions for diverse clients across various sectors. Leveraging Earth Observation (EO) and numerical modeling, our cutting-edge research addresses a wide range of applications and perspectives. This cross-disciplinary approach pushes innovation, enabling us to bridge knowledge gaps and develop holistic, sustainable solutions that wouldn't be possible with traditional, siloed methods. […]
Flood Influence Analysis Using Automated Geospatial Analytics
Floods are among the most devastating natural disasters, significantly impacting infrastructure, agriculture, and economies. This study examines the effects of a major flood in Limburg province, Netherlands, using GeoAP, an automated geospatial analytics platform developed by Quantum. By leveraging Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 satellite data, GeoAP rapidly identifies flooded areas, assesses agricultural damage, and analyzes soil degradation. NDVI-based analysis helps detect vegetation stress and predict post-disaster crop yields. The findings highlight how automated geospatial technologies accelerate damage assessment, improve analytical accuracy, and support recovery planning. As climate change intensifies extreme weather events, such solutions are crucial in disaster management and agricultural resilience. […]
Green Navigator: A Data-Driven Approach to Comfortable and Eco-Friendly Urban Travel
Urban mobility is evolving, but most navigation systems have yet to adapt. Many still focus solely on speed and efficiency, overlooking environmental factors that influence comfort, health, and sustainability. In rapidly growing cities, heat islands make walking and cycling uncomfortable, air pollution threatens public health, and car-dependent infrastructure continues to dominate. As a result, pedestrians and cyclists are often forced onto routes that are not only inefficient but also physically challenging. [...]
Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem releases new STAC Catalog
Coperncus Data Space Ecosystem has recently released a new, more powerful STAC Catalog. This provides more streamlined access to Sentinel-2 Level-1 and Level-2 data, Sentinel-2 quarterly cloudless mosaics and Sentinel-1 GRD datasets. Many processing software modules support STAC, enabling joint processing of datasets from different repositories. […]
Towards a DST (Decision Support Tool) to manage nitrogen fertilization with satellite imagery – An Airbus x TerraNIS collaboration
An important milestone has just been reached! The FARMEX project has successfully passed its acceptance review and has been approved by the European Space Agency (ESA). The second pilot year, 2024-2025, is now officially underway. […]
‘Menut: a small satellite with a big impact’
Menut, a nanosatellite promoted by the Government of Catalonia and the Institute of Space Studies of Catalonia (IEEC) and launched over two years ago, was designed to capture Earth images, with a special focus on the Catalan region. Now, these images are officially accessible to the public through the Menut Viewer, enabling users to explore and download them for a wide range of applications. The IEEC has also just closed a call for the second edition of its ‘Earth Observation Use Case Ideas competition for the Private Sector’ which invites companies in the Catalan sector to propose innovative ways they can implement the use of Menut data into their operations. Winners of the competition can receive up to €50,000 in funding to support their projects. [...]
IABG has a vacancy in the field of earth observation.
IABG is a top player in the geospatial tech space, with a focus on using satellite data and remote sensing for all kinds of applications. We're dedicated to using Earth observation to tackle complex environmental and social issues. We're looking for an experienced Technical Manager to support the project "Copernicus Emergency Management Service" for our customer, the European Union. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of satellite data, particularly within the Copernicus programme, and a proven track record in managing projects from start to finish. This role requires a dynamic individual who can coordinate with various stakeholders, manage project timelines and budgets, and ensure the successful delivery of high-quality remote sensing solutions.[…]
Farmstar, 25 years of innovation in precision agriculture fertilisation
For the past 25 years, Farmstar has been helping French farmers optimise their crop management and resources efficiency through satellite-based precision agriculture. Co-developed by Airbus and Arvalis Institut du Végétal, a leading agricultural technical institute specialising in cereals, Farmstar combines satellite imagery with strong agronomic expertise to provide customised recommendations throughout the crop cycle – from seeding to harvest – for crops such as wheat and barley. This year, as Farmstar celebrates its 25th anniversary, it is taking a major leap forward in nitrogen. Staying true to its spirit of continuous innovation, Farmstar is now introducing a new agronomic model for nitrogen fertilization, more flexibility, as well as new capabilities. […]
Fugro acquires EOMAP
As part of Fugro’s Climate & Nature portfolio, EOMAP will continue spearheading satellite-based solutions for aquatic environments. These two quotes are taken from the official press release by Fugro of 5 February, 2025 [...]
AIX satellite launched and operational. A cornerstone of EO digital transformation designed by Planetek Italia.
Planetek Italia is proud to announce the successful deployment of AIX-1p “Caution: Edge Ahead”, the first mission of the AIX satellite series, which will set the path for the ambitious programme of bringing a new concept of cognitive cloud computing in space. AIX-1p lifted off on 14 January 2025, at 8:09 p.m. (GMT+1) aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket from the Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California and was successfully deployed almost an hour after launch into a 520km Sun-Synchronous Orbit. […]
ACCWA: Shaping the future of Mediterranean agriculture
The H2020 ACCWA project has designed and implemented new methodologies to monitor water use, crop yield and climate hazards from remote sensing data. This information will improve the reliability of decision-making in agriculture, helping quantify and prevent the impact of climate change, and reinforcing Mediterranean agro-food value chains. […]
eopp AQUA ranges among the Top 3 for the German Innovation Prize 2025
Global warming puts severe pressure on water bodies. This calls for efficient monitoring of water quality, for example to timely detect harmful algae blooms. Satellite sensors can provide these key parameters in a near-real time - so far for highly specialised analysts only. […]
Satellite Lidar Bathymetry data can now be accessed via eoapp SDB-Online.
EOMAP’s web app for Satellite-Derived Bathymetry (SDB) offers a new feature for calibration and validation.[...]
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