This image, acquired on 26 July 2024 by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites, shows the island of El Hierro.  El Hierro is the smallest of the Canary Islands (Spain). It is known for its rich biodiversity and unique marine ecosystems.  Recently, local authorities approved the first proposal to designate Mar de las Calmas, an area south...

This image, acquired by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite on 16 August 2024, shows the eye of Ampil, a typhoon which formed in the Pacific Ocean earlier that month. The storm rapidly intensified, bringing heavy rain and winds to Japan's Izu Islands and to coastal areas of the Kanto and Tohoku regions between 10 and 12 August. With an...

Ahead of the upcoming launch of the Copernicus Sentinel-2C, we take a closer look at Kourou, the headquarters of the Guiana Space Centre.  Kourou is a coastal town in north-central French Guiana, an overseas department of France. It lies at the mouth of the Kourou River, where its waters flow into the Atlantic Ocean after a journey of 144 km...

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 Danube River has been affected by significantly reduced water levels, coinciding with the prolonged heat wave impacting Eastern Europe. Recent measurements show that the river's level in Romania is 6 cm below the normal range, with a flow of only 2,900 cubic metres of water per second, far below the August average of 4,600 cubic metres per...