One of the biggest Earth observation conferences in the world will take place next week in Vienna. You can watch streamed plenary discussions and presentations each day on ESA Web TV.

OBSERVER: Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping for rapid relief evan Tue, 17/06/2025 – 13:03 When Myanmar was hit by a strong earthquake, DG ECHO’s European Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC) turned to the Copernicus Emergency Management Service (CEMS) for the rapid mapping and situational awareness to deliver support where it was needed most. In this Observer,…

Media invitation: MTG-S1 and Sentinel-4 pre-launch briefings

Image: Copernicus Sentinel-1 captured this image over part of eastern Borneo, a tropical island in Southeast Asia.

ESA has launched a new industry mentorship initiative as part of the Fly Your Satellite! programme. The initiative connects university teams with professionals from European space industry, offering complementary practical knowledge on industry work practices, in addition to ESA’s core support from various directorates.

In October 2025, for its 10th edition, ESA Academy’s popular Ladybird Guide to Spacecraft Operations Training Course is returning, at the ESA Education Training Centre in ESEC-Galaxia, Belgium. This training course offers university students the opportunity to learn about the fascinating world of spacecraft operations.