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Collaboration or collapse: Why Earth observation must be a global mission

Satellites don't stop at borders and neither should science.

Space · Jul 30, 2025

As NASA's budget shrinks, Europe doubles down on Earth science: 'Climate change is the defining challenge of our generation'

If NASA must pull back, Europe is ready to step up — and do so with open arms.

Space · Jul 11, 2025

'Nothing short of spectacular': ESA's Biomass satellite releases 1st views of Earth from orbit (photos)

New images from ESA's Biomass satellite reveal forests, volcanoes, deserts and glaciers in striking detail, hinting at what's still to come.

Space · Jun 23, 2025

Satellite image sheds light on how ice and snow in clouds turn into rain

Findings could help improve weather and climate predictions.

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2024

EarthCARE Satellite Launches To Probe How Clouds Affect Climate

A rocket carrying a sophisticated satellite blasted off Tuesday from California on a mission to investigate what role clouds could play in the fight against climate change.

International Business Times · May 29, 2024

EarthCARE Satellite To Probe How Clouds Affect Climate

Will clouds help cool or warm our world in the years ahead? The scientific community is eagerly awaiting this information so it can update climate models that estimate how quickly our world will warm, the ESA said.

International Business Times · May 26, 2024

Cop28: Space agencies to showcase new technologies to battle climate change

Space technologies will feature prominently at this year’s Cop28 summit in Dubai, with space agencies showcasing different applications in the field of Earth science and observations.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 5, 2023