The 25 best images of the Copernicus program

2023-06-08 20:00:00

The program Copernicusformerly known as Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES), has left a significant mark on the history of Earth observation. With its goal of providing accurate and easily accessible information, it has contributed to improving environmental management, understanding and mitigating the effects of climate change, and guaranteeing citizen security.

Spectacular photos from space

In its twenty-fifth anniversary, the program is proud to have a fleet of more than 30 satellites, including the renowned Sentinel. These satellites point towards our planet and are involved in more than thirty ongoing missions, providing valuable data and information services to thousands of users around the world.

25 years of Copernicus, the most ambitious observation program of our planet

Copernicus focuses on six main themes to provide highly relevant geospatial information. These include the Earth, oceans, emergency response, atmosphere, security, and climate change. The data collected in each of these areas has become an essential tool for scientists and researchers seeking to address environmental challenges and promote a sustainable future.

But the information generated by Copernicus is not only valuable in scientific terms, but has also proven to be very useful for decision-making in various areas. From environmental policy planning to managing natural disasters, Copernicus has paved the way for a better understanding of our planet and a greater commitment to its protection, demonstrating that observing Earth from space can have a significant impact on the how we understand and protect our environment.

The date of June 8, 2023 marks an important milestone in Copernicus’s career. During these 25 years, the program has been instrumental in generating a wide variety of impressive images, captured from space. In honor of this special occasion, we show you some of the best images taken by the mission, which remind us of the importance of preserving and caring for the only home we have: our planet Earth.