In late October 2025, severe flooding struck Vietnam after days of intense rainfall. Thousands of residents evacuated their homes, with local authorities reporting at least 37 casualties. The province of Quảng Nam has been particularly affected by the impacts of the flooding. In this image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-1...

At the northeastern edge of Egypt’s Nile Delta, the Damietta branch of the Nile flows towards the Mediterranean Sea, crossing a region of significant ecological and economic importance. This area encompasses fertile agricultural land, expanding urban centres, and sensitive coastal and wetland ecosystems. This image, acquired by the Copernicus...

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...

Copernicus Sentinel-1D was successfully launched on 4 November 2025 at 22:02 CET (21:02 UTC) aboard an Ariane 6 rocket from the European Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. The satellite was released into orbit 34 minutes after launch, and the first signal was received at 23:22 CET by the Troll ground station in Antarctica. At the heart of...

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.