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Earth Observation

Within the domain of Earth Observation (EO), ESA has different programmes, each with their own specificities:

Future EO

Future EO

  • The Future EO Programme succeeds the earlier Earth Observation Envelope Programme (EOEP) and forms the basis of ESA's scientific and research related Earth Observation activities.
Earth Watch

Earth Watch

  • The Earth Watch Programme comprises activities with a more operational nature, called 'Programme elements'.
Copernicus Space Component

Copernicus Space Component

  • The Copernicus Space Component programme of ESA enables the development and construction of dedicated operational Earth Observation satellites and instruments for the Copernicus Programme of the EU.
Copernicus Space Component

Meteorological programmes

  • These programmes are based on a cooperation between ESA and EUMETSAT.