Europe is facing an increasingly complex mix of natural, technological, and human-driven risks, and the need for science which can guide preparedness is stronger than ever. At the EU Science for Preparedness conference in Turin, experts from research, policy, and crisis response discussed how scientific evidence can help anticipate hazards,...

The summer of 2025 in Europe highlighted the growing impact of extreme heat. According to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) Climate Bulletins, successive heatwaves in June, July, and August pushed “feels-like” temperatures to dangerous levels in parts of the continent. These recurring events highlight a clear, data-backed...

Across Europe, the demand for space skills is rising quickly, with new projects creating opportunities which extend well beyond engineering. From climate monitoring to digital services enabled by space-based assets, space is more than ever part of our everyday lives. This growth is also opening the door to new career opportunities for young...

The Copernicus Sentinel 1-D satellite successfully launched last night, 4 November, aboard an Ariane 6 rocket from Europe's Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. 

As November approaches, the EU Space Programme is preparing for its next milestone in Earth Observation (EO): the launch of Copernicus Sentinel-6B, the second of two identical satellites in Europe’s sea-level monitoring mission. Set to launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, the satellite carries a sophisticated radar altimetry...