The European Space Agency (ESA) has adopted measures towards greater self-reliance and to becoming more competitive on a global scale.

Date: 2013-03-29

Improved satellite technology systems are helping to monitor glaciers and icebergs in the Arctic, providing valuable information on climate change and helping the planet adapt to these changes.

Date: 2013-03-22

New remote sensing technology is proving to be a highly effective way of monitoring Europe's valuable forests and promoting their sustainability.

Date: 2013-03-22

Consolidating massive amounts of unused satellite data to create a web-based resource on the ionosphere will further research in many disciplines, from the study of solar phenomena to earthquake research.

Date: 2013-03-22

An increase in available bandwidth for satellite applications has led to the development of receiver technology that will outdo current receivers in terms of flexibility, power, size and cost.

Date: 2013-03-15

Faced with extreme weather and climate changes, authorities are calling for better information about important crop yields in key growing areas. European space research is lending a hand to monitor and map wheat cultivation in Russia's Tula region.

Date: 2013-03-08

Europe needs a deeper knowledge base as it seeks to address new environmental challenges, especially climate change. While an enormous amount of data exists for the 20th century, it must be re-analysed and made accessible to today's researchers and data processing systems.

Date: 2013-02-20

Scientists are increasing the efficiency of state-of-the-art space propellants for small satellites. Technology should provide a significant boost to the competitiveness of the EU space industry.

Date: 2013-02-13

Malaria is still a big killer in southern Africa, and all available technologies need to be employed effectively to control the mosquitoes that spread it. Earth Observation (EO) techniques, such as remote aircraft and satellite sensing, can be employed to monitor and manage these malaria vectors.

Date: 2013-02-13

Elaborating a roadmap for new technologies in satellite navigation, supported by training, education and policy analysis, will help researchers advance tremendously in fields related to the environment and sustainability.

Date: 2013-02-13