Located in the heart of Belgium’s Ardennes region, the village of Redu, known as the book village, is immersed in a tranquil landscape of dense forests, rolling hills, and patchwork farmland. Redu is also home to the Redu Ground Station (RGS), a key hub for the EU Space Programme’s ground segment infrastructure.  This image, acquired by one of...

Located 3,454 metres above sea level, the Jungfraujoch is the highest railway station in Europe and a renowned observation point in the Swiss Alps. Nestled between the Jungfrau and Mönch peaks, it provides spectacular views of the surrounding glaciers and mountains. The station is reached by a cogwheel train which ascends from Kleine Scheidegg...

Since 23 March 2025, South Korea has faced its most destructive wildfire in recent history. The fire began in Uiseong County and quickly spread across North Gyeongsang Province, burning over 33,000 hectares, causing at least 27 casualties, and forcing thousands to evacuate. The fire has affected the 1,300-year-old Gounsa Temple along with more...

The ocean has taken centre stage across the world with the launch of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, which puts forward ten major ocean challenges. The Copernicus Marine Service’s data support scientists, policymakers, and ocean stakeholders in addressing these challenges and support the contributes to the progress...

These Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite images show a remarkable change in central-western Morocco between 14 February and 16 March 2025. The images highlight the impact of recent rainfall: in mid-February, the landscape around Casablanca, Berrechid, and Settat appeared dry and parched due to the absence of vegetation during the winter season....