The European Space Agency (ESA) is Europe’s gateway to space. Its mission is to shape the development of Europe’s space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world.
Find out more about space activities in our 23 Member States, and understand how ESA works together with their national agencies, institutions and organisations.
Exploring our Solar System and unlocking the secrets of the Universe
Go to topicProtecting life and infrastructure on Earth and in orbit
Go to topicUsing space to benefit citizens and meet future challenges on Earth
Go to topicMaking space accessible and developing the technologies for the future
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Long-term monitoring of sea ice loss is essential to understanding the scope of the problem and developing effective solutions. Satellites play a crucial role in monitoring Arctic sea ice loss by capturing the unique pattern of melting ice that scars the region’s landscape.
These data enable scientists to track sea ice decline, identify the drivers of change, and provide early-warning of future impacts on the Arctic and beyond. This graphic charts the rate of Arctic sea ice loss between 1980–2016.
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