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PROJECT SHOWCASES

Reducing the risk of bird strikes using satellite images and Ascend’s Normalised Difference Water index software (NDWI)

British start-up Rezatec has developed a landscape monitoring service based on Earth Observation data

A new forestry monitoring service, which is currently being used by three regional forestry departments in Poland, combines space and terrestrial data with a web-based interface.

With the support of ESA, Belgian SME Ovinto has developed a service that offers satellite-based monitoring of rail cars and intermodal tank containers.

A new satellite-enabled information management system for commercial fishermen, developed the support of ESA, is currently being used by some seventy Irish fishing vessels.

Managing seasonal navigational hazards, such as winter ice, on Romania's section of the Danube river is the goal of an ongoing ARTES IAP Demonstration Project.

With the support of ESA's ARTES Applications programme, 21Net has built a system that seemlessly integrates satcoms to improve the user experience of WiFi on high-speed trains.

The GeoSHM structural health monitoring system, developed with the support of ESA, is now being further deployed in Scotland and China.

The Basilicata Region in southern Italy has announced the allocation of a nearly one million euros to support an ongoing ARTES Applications project, ONE Class! Open network for Education.

An integrated rescue management tool being developed with the support of ESA is improving the speed and accuracy of search and rescue missions in the mountains of the Czech Republic.

With the support of ESA, HydroLogic (NL) is developing an application called the HydroNET Flood and Rain Report generator to map rainfall and flooding quickly and easily. It has been successfully deployed in flood-prone Australia, and other countries are taking interest in the system.

An enterprising Dutch startup is developing a viable business using Sentinel-1 SAR imagery to monitor oil and gas pipelines from space.

Thanks to a new portal video encoder device developed with the support of ESA, high definition video can now be cost-effectively streamed from mobile satellite terminals. This breakthrough facilitates the transmission of broadcast-quality video content from regions with limited terrestrial infrastructure.  

 

With the support of ESA through the ARTES IAP programme, Vista GmbH has developed a successful business supplying precision agriculture services to farmers. At this year's Agritechnica trade fair in Hannover, the Munich-based company was awarded a gold medal for innovation in recognition of its achievements.

A recent ARTES IAP demonstration project shows how satellites give the deployment of RPAS a huge boost. The project leader, an enterprising British SME, is capitalising on this experience to develop a viable business in remote surveying services.

Long-term monitoring using historical Earth Observation data and short-term GNSS positioning is a potent combination for studying the health and well-being of complex structures such as bridges.

Demonstration and pilot implementation of a satellite-based operations control system for managing teams in alpine rescue missions.

How satellite services give landowners an easier and cheaper way of calculating the potential economic value of conserving or restoring environmentally important peatlands.

In an activity supported by ESA, a software package called VECMAP was developed that uses Satellite Navigation and Earth Observation data to populate an online database, allowing researchers to map high-risk areas. 

With the support of ESA, Irish company Treemetrics has developed an innovative system that uses space and ground assets to map forests and monitor tree-harvesting machinery.

Thanks to European telecoms satellites, affordable broadband Internet access via satellite is becoming reality. 

Two recent ARTES-funded feasibility studies looked into ways of understanding and mitigating the risks associated with unstable terrain.

The incorporation of satellite communication services in railway signalling systems is now one step closer.

A robust portable device for monitoring vital signs and providing communications for medics developed with the support of ESA offers a lifeline even in the remotest areas on Earth via satcoms.

ASSIST allows project managers to analyse the positive and negative impacts of their Telemedicine services way before they go live.

European Defence Agency (EDA) and European Space Agency (ESA), have agreed to pursue their cooperation in the domain of Remotely Piloted Aircrafts.

The Dutch company Robin Radar has recently taken the FlySafe technology down a new and unexpected path.

BROWSE PROJECTS

Based on user needs and industry skills, the evolution of customized solutions and the establishment of innovative services is accomplished through project activities. Focusing on various thematic areas, relevant information on the project activities is provided below.

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Project Eclipse

Status date: 29 January 2026

Following a successful feasibility study for a multipurpose shared electric fleet solution for NHS Hospitals, Project Eclipse covered the development and pilot of a new and highly innovative transport technology for Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The project was set out to reduce transport related challenges for employees and patients by providing a sustainable, optimised, fully electric fleet solution that improves access, reduces cost and helps the NHS meet ambitious Net Zero targets.

RESIST 2

Status date: 28 January 2026

RESIST provides worldwide coverage for detecting GNSS Spoofers and Jammers anywhere over the Earth’s surface. The system relies on the CMCU, Central Machine learning Computation Unit and ground and space recorded data.  RESIST 2 is the demonstration project, including pilots demonstrations in the maritime port of Marin in Spain and the DLR airfield of Cochstedt in Germany.

DTM Tool

Status date: 26 January 2026

The DTM Tool service is a solution developed to address the challenges of the drone market. The service allows, through modern aviation surveillance technologies and geospatial data processing, to support safer and more efficient drone operations.

CottonWISE

Status date: 26 January 2026

CottonWISE applies Earth Observation to quantify water use and water productivity in cotton cultivation. The project addresses the lack of objective, scalable water metrics in sustainability certification by providing independent monitoring to support irrigation management, benchmarking and verification across the cotton value chain.

SITH

Status date: 26 January 2026

CORAC “SITH” service  is a cloud-based software solution, designed to authenticate and trace Earth Observation (EO) data. It ensures data integrity and trustworthiness across the EO value chain, using keyless digital signing & verification, traceable data provenance, and trustworthiness evaluations. SITH aims to protect EO data from tampering, helping providers comply with complex EU cybersecurity and AI regulations while safeguarding critical decision-making processes.

DECOM

Status date: 26 January 2026

KSAT DECOM aims to help operators and regulators to monitor offshore decommissioning activities by combining oil spill detection, vessel monitoring, multi-mission SAR and EO data, weather condition and greenhouse emissions to reduce costs, increase efficiency of operations, develop safer methods for execution and reduce environmental impacts during decommissioning activities.

EO x Grid

Status date: 26 January 2026

Service description: We're building an EO- and AI-driven forecasting service for optimizing operations of electricity distribution grids and informed decision-making related to local flexibility markets. 

HOPE

Status date: 26 January 2026

HOPE is a solution, accelerating drone specific category flight authorization. We use the fusion of Satellite Earth Observation (EO) and Artificial Intelligence to accurately forecast human mobility and population density. This provides UAS operators and authorities with the objective data needed to define the Intrinsic Ground Risk Class (iGRC) under the SORA 2.5 framework, simplifying complex regulatory processes. complex regulatory fffffcompliance and opening up more airspace for safe operations.

HOPE

Status date: 21 November 2022

Human safety is a critical factor that defines the iGRC (intristic Ground Risk Class) of the Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations. The HOPE project aims to integrate various source data, including satellite data (SatEO), to forecast human mobility over time, with the help of artificial intelligence and provide the derived information to operators&authorities.

DECOM

Status date: 22 January 2026

KSAT DECOM aims to help operators and regulators to monitor offshore decommissioning activities by combining oil spill detection, vessel monitoring, multi-mission SAR and EO data, weather condition and greenhouse emissions to reduce costs, increase efficiency of operations, develop safer methods for execution and reduce environmental impacts during decommissioning activities.

Smart-Inno Expert Space Weather Service (SME SWS)

Status date: 21 January 2026

The mission of Smart-Inno Expert Space Weather Service is to protect Earth-based infrastructure, specifically Electricity Networks, from the destructive effects of Space Weather. The service delivers specialized intelligence to power system operators providing a comprehensive package including a Forecast, a Nowcast (real-time data), and a Scaled Alert System tailored to the operational needs and risk tolerance of the power networks.

ENVIROSCORES – By HETWA

Status date: 21 January 2026

ENVIRO-SCORES provide cities and stakeholders with a transparent, data-driven scoring system powered by satellite, local data and advanced algorithms, delivering precise ecosystem insights (1–30 m) via the MEWISO platform. From water risks to climate resilience, they help local authorities prioritize restoration. The Prioritisation Score guides unsealing strategies, targeting heat islands, corridors, and vulnerable populations for smarter land use.

Regen Atlas

Status date: 19 January 2026

The Regen Atlas project aims to develop advanced analytics that provide critical insights into the future risks facing carbon sequestration projects. By leveraging forward-looking analytics, Regen Atlas enables participants in carbon markets—including investors, project developers, and marketplaces—to better understand and mitigate risks such as wildfires, cyclones, pests, insects, and seismic events.

OSCAR

Status date: 26 December 2023

Space-data surveillance service for effective vessel management, enabling greater efficiencies in the planning of construction and the maintenance of offshore wind farms.

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Insiders

Status date: 16 January 2026

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Our innovative tracking device doesn't just capture data; it enriches the entire sports experience by share real-time insights seamlessly across TV broadcasts, second-screen apps, live tracking platforms, ensuring that fans are immersed in the excitement from start to finish.

SEFPAM

Status date: 15 January 2026

The project will enhance its Mitigrate’s Prevent platform by integrating river flood modelling, alert system, and preventive solutions scenarios. Using satellite imagery, geospatial data, and weather forecasts, the system delivers property-specific recommendations and loss reduction estimates. Piloted with insurers like Gjensidige, the project demonstrates scalable, actionable flood risk prevention across Europe’s insurance markets.

HeManEO

Status date: 13 January 2026

The activity aims to transform Earth Observation (EO) data into a reliable product for various business clients, including large corporations and the financial sector. It addresses compliance with auditing, legal standards, and emerging ESG regulations, offering End-to-end validation ensuring data security, compliance, immutability, and nonrepudiation.

CottonConscience

Status date: 12 January 2026

Water wise cotton tracing from field to mill. 

Darwin CAVs Implementations

Status date: 12 January 2026

Darwin, the UK’s leader in Connected Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs) with 4+ years at Harwell Campus, is revolutionizing port logistics! Launching in Liverpool Port, we’re redefining efficiency and sustainability, with plans to expand to EU, starting with port of Valencia. Join us as we drive the future of autonomous port operations across the UK, EU, and beyond!

 

EO-ACT

Status date: 12 January 2026

Leveraging satellite imagery and AI analytics to detect and prevent child labour in global supply chains. The platform provides companies with real-time monitoring, risk assessment, and verification tools to ensure ethical sourcing compliance, protect vulnerable children, and strengthen corporate social responsibility commitments through transparent, data-driven insights.