ERS-2 achievements

ERS-2, the second European Remote Sensing satellite, was launched on 21 April 1995 from French Guiana.

Throughout its 16-year working life, ERS-2 returned a wealth of information that revolutionised our perspective of our planet and understanding of climate change. As well as leaving a remarkable legacy of data that still continue to advance science, this outstanding mission set the stage for many of today’s satellites.

The mission ended on 5 September 2011 far exceeding its original design life of three years.