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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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Space4DRE

Status date: 20 March 2026

Space4DRE delivers a satellite-enabled parametric insurance solution protecting distributed renewable energy portfolios against weather-driven performance risk. Using Earth Observation data, the service provides transparent, automated downside protection that strengthens cash-flow stability and bankability. 

Geo-Shield

Status date: 17 March 2026

OPTIMAIZE develops GEO-SHIELD, a satellite-enabled risk intelligence service that uses Sentinel-1 InSAR data to detect seasonal ground deformation and deliver dynamic, building-level vulnerability scores for clay shrink–swell hazards. The solution supports insurers in underwriting, claims validation, and proactive loss prevention, providing objective, scalable, and cost-efficient geotechnical drought risk assessment.

Next-Gen Coastal DEM

Status date: 17 March 2026

Ocean Ledger is developing a next-generation stochastic storm surge model underpinned by enhanced digital elevation models that account for erosion, seabed depth and coastal defenses using earth observation and AI. Their product enables precise underwriting, cost-effective risk engineering and asset-surveillance for property & infrastructure along the coastline.  

EWPIP

Status date: 17 March 2026

Data driven parametric insurance solutions for wildfire and drought risks. Droughts and wildfires are increasing in frequency, intensity, and unpredictability, which is challenging traditional insurance models and exposing clients to greater losses. Our parametric insurance solutions offer pre-defined triggers and automated payouts—delivering speed, clarity, and confidence when it matters most. 

MUPO

Status date: 13 March 2026

MUPO enables the digitalization of agriculture with smart livestock and stable management  
by supporting robotics to: 

+ Minimize physical labour for farmers and mitigate workforce shortages. 

+ Provide appropriate housing for animals and support their welfare. 

+ Contribute to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in livestock farming. 

IoT Trust+

Status date: 12 March 2026

IoTtrust+ delivers quantum-safe encrypted satellite communications for IoT/OT systems and remote healthcare. Building on CyberHive's Connect VPN, it creates zero-trust networks between security-hardened endpoints through application fingerprinting and sandboxing - protecting against supply chain attacks. 

EODT4Crises

Status date: 12 March 2026

Helyx and the University of Portsmouth (UoP) have developed “Earth Observation Digital Twins (DTs) for Crises” that focus on utility and transport networks. The DTs map the vulnerability of networks to natural hazards and the damage to these systems post-event. By using earth observation imagery, our DTs support the rapid global response of humanitarian teams to crises. 

OWL – ST

Status date: 12 March 2026

Half of Earth’s thermal dynamics happen at night. Urban heat, agriculture resilience and climate intelligence—after sunset greatly benefit from daily Land Surface Temperature high‑resolution nighttime at 30 m. 

FireTrack

Status date: 12 March 2026

FireTrack is a satellite-based wildfire monitoring service delivering near-real-time maps of active fire fronts and burnt areas. By processing satellite data directly in space and transmitting results within minutes, it provides emergency services and risk managers with timely, high-resolution information to support operational decision-making during ongoing wildfire events.

FLAMINGO

Status date: 12 March 2026

The FLAMINGO project increases automation in drone and vertiport operations by creating a digital twin of flight operations that integrates satellite, weather, and navigation data. This digital twin provides a foundation for the automated evaluation of operational risk and impact of weather conditions, facilitating the safe and scalable remote operation of drones and vertiports. 

SAT2LEAF

Status date: 10 March 2026

SAT2LEAF (Urban and Peri-Urban Crops Monitoring through Satellite Earth Observation and Leaf-Level Data Fusion) combines satellite data from Copernicus Sentinel-2 with AI-driven plant-level diagnostics via Agrobit’s iAgro mobile app. It enables real-time monitoring and spatialization of crop health, CO₂ absorption, and diseases in urban and peri-urban farms, empowering cities and citizens with data-driven tools for sustainable food production. 

BioMoss

Status date: 10 March 2026

BioMosS provides accurate and scalable biodiversity monitoring by fusing ground-truth IoT BioT sensors with satellite data. The platform delivers automated species identification and microclimate telemetry to support corporate compliance and nature restoration, achieving near-perfect precision across a 10,000+ species library. 

MaizEO_demo

Status date: 10 March 2026

MaizEO_demo project aims to boost maize farming efficiency in Central Europe by offering precise advice in corn cultivation from sowing to harvests (the precise sowing, fertilization, protection, crop monitoring and yield prediction) using Earth Observation.

ROAD SYSTEM Mobile App

Status date: 10 March 2026

The ROAD SYSTEM™ Mobile App transforms how cities and infrastructure experts assess cycling conditions. Leveraging AI, smartphone sensors, and high-precision GNSS data, the app enables real-time, cost-effective evaluations of cycle lanes. With its intuitive interface and ability to scale without the need for dedicated hardware, it empowers urban planners, engineers, and auditors to make data-driven decisions that enhance safety, mobility, and sustainability.

EO-VTI

Status date: 10 March 2026

EO-VTI is developing an Earth Observation–enhanced Vessel Transparency Index in collaboration with an industry partner in order to uncover deceptive and high-risk maritime activity. The project combines satellite data, AIS analytics, and explainable risk scoring to support maritime compliance, insurance, sanctions enforcement, and decarbonisation. 

SREC

Status date: 09 March 2026

SREC provides independent, satellite-enabled verification of soil management practices to support regenerative agriculture, insurance analytics, carbon monitoring and public compliance systems.
By combining Copernicus Earth Observation data with AI-based analytics, SREC detects tillage events and soil disturbance at field level, enabling scalable and transparent validation of environmental practices across large agricultural regions.

ÆRON

Status date: 09 March 2026

Project ÆRON is developing autonomous, remotely operated platforms for eDNA sampling in remote and extreme environments. This increases access to important biodiversity data for monitoring and managing natural environments and industry such as aquaculture.

GridEyeS

Status date: 10 July 2023

GridEyes delivers satellite-enabled situational awareness for electricity transmission and distribution operators worldwide. By combining Earth Observation data with advanced artificial intelligence and weather intelligence, the service enables faster, safer and more cost-efficient vegetation and risk management along power lines — reducing operational risk and environmental footprint. 

Following a successful ESA-supported demonstration, GridEyeS is commercially available and serving customers globally. 

INGURU PREDICT

Status date: 06 March 2026

Optimization of Port Activities in Real Time to Reduce Environmental Impact on specific parameters, Using Artificial Intelligence and Satellite Images

EM-Grow

Status date: 06 March 2026

The project demonstrates an herbicide-free robotic weed control service using GNSS and RTK for precision navigation. An autonomous fleet identifies and removes weeds, supporting organic farming, improving yield, and increasing livestock safety. The service is delivered through a Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) model operated by trained contractors. 

GEOFENCE

Status date: 06 March 2026

GEOFENCE aims at achieving high-integrity, high-availability while maximizing land area utilization by intelligently fusing data from the core sensor suite, specifically addressing GNSS vulnerabilities in typical agricultural settings. 

HeatScan

Status date: 05 March 2026

Using satellite thermal data and AI to detect urban heat hotspots and identify overheated buildings to support energy efficiency and climate adaptation strategies.
 

Pemberton Biodiversity monitoring tool

Status date: 05 March 2026

The Pemberton Biodiversity Portal leverages a time series of UAV, aerial, and satellite data, alongside derived data which is ground-truthed and then compiled into a federated biodiversity metrics dataset to provide data consumers with accredited automated remote measurement and tracking of biodiversity.