For weeks, the air reeked of sulphur, and strange eddies were observed in the surrounding waters. Then, without warning, came a deafening series of explosions. Marian Kupu, a journalist living in Tonga’s capital, Nuku'alofa, said it was so loud she couldn't talk to her family, having to use gestures to plan their escape. 

Summer is here for most of us, bringing with it the warmth of the season, and for many of us, the lure of the sea. 

Conservation is crucial to maintaining biodiversity—an essential component of healthy ecosystems which provide essential services to humanity, such as clean air and water, pollination of crops, and climate regulation. 

Once the domain of government agencies, the space industry has evolved into a vibrant ecosystem of private companies and innovators. These pioneers are pushing the boundaries of innovation, transforming the EU Space industry into a new frontier for economic opportunity, scientific discovery and technological advancement.

The EU Space Programme, through its flagship components Copernicus, Galileo and EGNOS, provides cutting-edge data and services, enabling solutions to tackle global challenges such as sustainability, climate change, security, disasters, and mobility. It supports the EU’s key political priorities, including the European Green Deal and the Digital...