Aalborg, one of Denmark’s key northern cities, lies along the Limfjord, a shallow sound connecting the North Sea to the Kattegat strait. The city blends urban development with surrounding farmland and natural waterways. This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image from 12 February 2021 highlights the path of the frozen Limfjord through the city. Urban...

Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, is a massive sedimentary rock formation located in the heart of Australia’s Northern Territory. Rising 348 metres above the surrounding plain, Uluru is not only a striking natural landmark but also holds deep spiritual significance for the Anangu people. Estimated to be over 500 million years old, this UNESCO...

The European Union’s Space Programme is the first integrated framework of its kind, bringing Europe’s investments in Earth Observation, satellite navigation, and secure connectivity under a unified legislation. From Copernicus data helping to monitor climate change and supporting disaster response, to Galileo signals powering smartphone...

27 August is the first-ever World Lake Day, dedicated to tracking and protecting the health of millions of lakes around the globe.  This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image from 13 August 2025 shows Lake Suchitlan, El Salvador’s largest wetland reservoir and a key source of the country’s hydropower. In the image, the green colouring on the lake’s...

The Copernicus Emergency Management Service Global Human Settlement Layer (GHSL) provides detailed mapping of human presence around the world. This data enables urban planners, researchers, and policymakers to assess demographic distribution, infrastructure needs, and urban expansion trends, supporting informed decisions for sustainable city...