A devastating wildfire in France's Aude region, started on 5 August 2025, has become the country's most severe in nearly 80 years, burning over 17,000 hectares, an area larger than Paris. The fire's rapid spread was exacerbated by drought conditions, dry vegetation, and strong winds.  This image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2...

Noordwijk, located on the Dutch North Sea coast, is home to stunning landscapes, including 13 kilometres of sandy beaches. The town boasts tall sand dunes and lush forests, which provide a relaxing atmosphere for outdoor activities. It also serves as an important hub for the EU Space Programme, hosting the Galileo Reference Centre.  This image,...

The Giza Plateau, located on the western edge of Greater Cairo, Egypt, is home to some of the most iconic monuments of the ancient world. Foremost among them is the Pyramid of Khufu, also known as the Great Pyramid of Giza, the last surviving wonder of the ancient world and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Constructed over 4,500 years ago, these...

From Europe’s highest mountain ranges to the open sea, the EU Space Programme is helping rescuers save lives. Galileo’s Search and Rescue (SAR) service, the European Union’s contribution to the global Cospas-Sarsat network, provides rapid detection and precise location of distress beacons, while Copernicus provides free and open data which can...

Following the launch of Copernicus Sentinel-4A last month, the European Union successfully launched the Copernicus Sentinel-5A to further monitor air quality and emissions around the world.  The satellite lifted off from the Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana at 02:37am (CEST) onboard Ariane 62 rocket and sent its first signal to Earth...