The acceleration of the clean energy transition across Europe offshore wind farms has made offshore wind farms essential for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and ensuring a more sustainable future.  In this Copernicus Sentinel-1 radar image, acquired on 15 October 2025, clusters of wind turbines appear as bright, structured formations on the...

On 14 November, a dust storm originating in North Africa swept across the western Mediterranean.  This Copernicus Sentinel-3 image, acquired on 15 November, clearly shows the phenomenon: a thick layer of Saharan dust stretches northwards, partially obscuring the islands of Sardinia (to the south and Corsica to the north). The reddish tones over...

Copernicus Sentinel-6B was successfully launched earlier this morning at 06:21 CET from Vandenberg Base in California. The satellite sent its first signal down to Earth at 07:54, confirming that it is healthy. This radar altimetry satellite, developed through a partnership between the European Commission, the European Space Agency (ESA), the...

This image, acquired one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on 25 October 2025, shows a meandering stretch of the Ganges River in eastern India. Flowing through the district of Sahibganj in the state of Jharkhand, the river exhibits a dynamic braided pattern, shaped by intense seasonal flows and sediment transport. The surrounding...

From harmful gases to tiny particles, the air we inhale is filled with invisible pollutants.