Tropomi is a Dutch-made satellite instrument that examines air quality more accurately than ever. Here are twelve questions about the heart of the Sentinel-5P Earth Observation satellite: What is Tropomi? Tropomi is a satellite instrument that studies air quality worldwide and more accurately than ever. Tropomi orbits the earth for 100 minutes and at an […]Read More
The Dutch Research Council NWO has awarded funding to nine new research proposals in the area of Earth observation. The new projects will investigate for example geothermal energy, the navigation of songbirds and a historical set of aerial images of the Antarctic Peninsula. The researchers involved will receive the grant from the User Support Programme […]Read More
More than 50 small satellites were simultaneously launched into space from French Guyana with the Vega Small Spacecraft Mission Service (SSMS) on 2 September 2020. It is the first time that a rocket launch by the European Space Agency ESA is entirely devoted to small satellites. There are several Dutch innovations and hardware on board, […]Read More
There were no injuries, but it was a shock for many people in Amsterdam. A large part of the quay wall on the Grimburgwal collapsed on a Tuesday afternoon. Coincidentally, it was not managed by the municipality, but by the University of Amsterdam, says responsible alderman Sharon Dijksma. Nevertheless, the municipality is now working to […]Read More
EU Research and Innovation Days 22-24 September 2020. Programme and registration now online.Read More
Last year ESA has launched its downstream gateway, a ‘one-stop shop’ administration for every single downstream opportunity to create links among new and rising business and the abilities being created in ESA programs. While ESA has different projects concentrated on downstream activities that have been operating successfully over the years in line with its space […]Read More
For three years, Netherlands Space Office (NSO) member Joost Carpay chaired the Earth Observation Program Board of the European Space Agency (ESA). His term ended and he is handing over the baton. It is an important council for the Netherlands and the rest of the world, Carpay thinks: “Earth observation has a lot going on.” […]Read More
Save the Date – 22-24 September 2020 – Virtual Event Europe’s flagship event for research & innovation is coming back this year, as a virtual event packed full with information and interactive session. In addition to plenary sessions, the event has 10 thematic break-out “hubs”: Hub 1: PolicyHub 2: Green dealHub 3: DigitalHub 4: Horizon […]Read More
Join the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Industry Space Days (ISD) on 16-17 September 2020. No need to travel as the event will be online, so even if you’re not in the space community and are interested to find out what it can offer this is an easy way to find out. ISD is organised by […]Read More
Space data holds the key to tackling some of the main challenges we face here on Earth, but accessing and using it can sometimes be challenging. Join the Copernicus MOOC to learn how you can take on the challenge and harness the power of space data! What is the Copernicus MOOC? The Copernicus MOOC (Massive […]Read More
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