Europeans in Space
Season 1 • Episode 3: Climate Monitoring Satellites • Watch with subtitles
Episode 3: Climate Monitoring Satellites
April 14, 2022 • 10 min
The Copernicus program uses its satellite constellation to collect ultra-precise data on climate change. ESA’s Copernicus program represents an investment of roughly 7 billion euros and generates petabits of data to model future climate shifts, primarily through the Sentinel-6 satellite, which has been operational since June 2021. This highly sophisticated spacecraft specifically measures sea-level rise, and its initial findings confirm a deeply concerning trend.
If the video doesn't play, try refreshing the page or check back later. Subtitles available in English, Spanish, French, German, Bulgarian, and many more languages.