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.
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Bringing together the latest scientific results from ESA’s FutureEO programme, a team led by ESA and UK researchers are advancing towards a better understanding of the Antarctic system. These results, which encompass the ice, ocean, lithosphere and atmosphere, are the building blocks of an advanced reconstruction of Antarctica.
“The FutureEO programme gave us the framework and means to assemble a unique blend of UK academics and tech companies. This programme is vital to strengthen UK's leadership in climate science and technology,” commented Noel Gourmelen, Project Leader of the 4DAntarctica project.
Through FutureEO – ESA’s core Earth observation research and development programme – ESA is committed to maintaining its responsibility for Europe’s strategic autonomy in Earth science and spaceborne technology.
FutureEO not only harnesses new ideas to develop pioneering satellite missions and concepts, but it also fosters innovative ways of using Earth observation data that enables scientific excellence to flourish. The programme underpins the development of scientific and operational satellite missions dedicated to delivering data to address environmental challenges of tomorrow – as well as improving daily lives and boosting the economy. Read more about FutureEO by clicking here.