
Simonetta Cheli
@simonettacheli
Director of @esa #EarthObservation Programmes and Head of ESRIN (ESA establishment in Italy)
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https://www.esa.int/Applications/Observing_the_Earth 03-01-2022 07:50:49
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After six weeks at sea, the tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl and the team from European Space Agency’s 2025 Advanced Ocean Training Course have safely docked in Nice 🇫🇷 From Norway to France, the crew sailed through storms and icy waters to collect on-site measurements, using also satellite imagery

From GHGSat to Harmony, 🇨🇦 industry is helping shape the future of European Earth observation. At CM25, we look forward to deepening this trusted collaboration with Canadian Space Agency. #ESAxCanada🍁



Just 1 day to #LPS25 — a pivotal moment for the EO community. With climate urgency rising and European Space Agency’s Ministerial Council ahead, this is more than a meeting — it’s a catalyst for action. Don’t miss the first #Biomass images live on esawebtv.esa.int tomorrow!



🧊 Arctic sea ice is again near record lows. ESA's CryoSat mission & ESA Climate Office Sea Ice Project provide key insights—but CryoSat won’t last forever. The future? #CRISTAL: a next-gen Copernicus mission to monitor ice & snow with greater accuracy: esa.int/Applications/O… #LPS25


Six new commercial missions joined the Copernicus Contributing Missions family today at European Space Agency's #LPS25. From thermal to RF and hyperspectral, these EO New Space providers will boost Europe's capabilities for climate, security & sustainability.


Just signed a Strategic Partnership with JAXA at #LPS25 — strengthening European Space Agency /JAXA(Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) cooperation on Earth observation for climate action. Together we’ll advance joint missions, open science & data for decision-makers worldwide. A global response needs global collaboration.


Just now at #LPS25, we’ve signed a new contract with ISISPACE Group for TANGO – our next Scout mission: two CubeSats tracking CO₂, CH₄ & NO₂ to support the Paris Agreement 🌍 TANGO is developed under European Space Agency Scout framework, part of the Future EO Programme.



🌍 From all of us at ESA Earth Observation — thank you! What an incredible week at #LPS25: we leave Vienna inspired, proud, and more motivated than ever. Until next time — thank you for being part of this journey.


🔴NOW LIVE! Launch coverage of the second of the Meteosat Third Generation satellites and the first instrument for the Copernicus EU Sentinel-4 mission. Watch live on esawebtv.esa.int. 🚀Liftoff with SpaceX on Falcon 9 is expected at 23:03 CEST.


A very constructive ESA x EU seminar with Commissioner Andrius Kubilius and our respective teams. The joint task force is up and running, and work progresses quickly thanks to a strong commitment from both ESA and the European Commission backed by the endorsement of the Member States—


Something unexpected for your Friday: European Space Agency's SMOS data revealed that surface waters around Antarctica are growing saltier, even as sea ice is diminishing rapidly. This finding defies the norm because melting ice typically freshens ocean surface water: esa.int/Applications/O…


🇮🇹 Dopo il nostro incontro presso Paris Air Show, ho avuto il piacere di proseguire le discussioni con il Ministro del Ministero Difesa, Guido Crosetto. Non vedo l’ora di poter accogliere il Ministro Crosetto all’@ESA, in particolare presso il centro situato alle porte di Roma:

It was a pleasure to join yesterday’s visit to Thales Alenia Space's Space Smart Factory, currently under construction. A very impressive facility with strong potential to contribute to future ESA programmes — including in the field of Earth Observation.
