Climate

EUSPA reports on Copernicus Sentinel-3 data used to monitor Europe’s summer heatwaves

by Carmel McNamara | Aug 12, 2026

The summer of 2026 has brought renewed heatwaves and temperatures above 40 °C in southern Europe. As reported by EUSPA, Copernicus Sentinel-3 data show how space-based observations support decisions on extreme heat and climate resilience.

EarthCARE launched with Dutch instrument for research into climate change

by Carmel McNamara | May 29, 2024

The EarthCARE satellite was launched successfully this week. The ESA and JAXA joint scientific mission will investigate the influence of clouds and aerosols on climate change.

Dutch aerosol instrument on NASA satellite will improve climate models

by Carmel McNamara | Feb 8, 2024

An aerosol instrument, developed by a Dutch consortium, launched on NASA’s climate satellite PACE. SPEXone was built by Airbus NL and SRON, with support of TNO, and funded by the NSO, NWO, SRON and Airbus NL.

Climate

EUSPA reports on Copernicus Sentinel-3 data used to monitor Europe’s summer heatwaves

EarthCARE launched with Dutch instrument for research into climate change

Dutch aerosol instrument on NASA satellite will improve climate models

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