Environmental Monitoring

Satellite data, particularly Earth Observation data, have long played a pivotal role in environmental monitoring and resource management. But today it is also used for a range of new applications, including environmental auditing and ecosystem accounting. And, with an increased focus on sustainable development, the private sector is now leveraging EO data to assess the environmental impact of its activities and to support regulatory compliance.

Environmental Monitoring In Action

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Leveraging the support they received via the CASSINI initiative, companies of all shapes and sizes have gone on to develop some very cool space-based solutions.
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blue banner with the text: winners of the idea track

From enabling sustainable livestock grazing to monitoring urbanisation and helping autonomous vehicles avoid collision – all 15 of the CASSINI Challenges winning ideas have one thing in common: each leverages the power of EU Space.

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The Cassini Challenge is looking for innovative, space-based solutions and ideas ready to help solve some of today’s most pressing issues.

The CASSINI Challenges competition is looking for innovative, space-based solutions ready to help solve some of today’s most pressing issues.

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2023 was an eventful year for EUSPA thanks to milestones such as the EU SST takeover or the implementation of Galileo HAS

It’s the last month of the year, which can only mean one thing: time for EUSPA’s annual recap.

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EU Space Week, happening now in Seville, is putting the spotlight on Europe’s dynamic – and rapidly growing – space sector

EU Space Week, happening now in Seville, is putting the spotlight on Europe’s dynamic – and rapidly growing – space sector, with over 3,000 participants both online and onsite.

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