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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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OWL – ST

Status date: 15 June 2026

Half of Earth’s thermal dynamics happen at night. Constellr unlocks high‑resolution nighttime Land Surface Temperature at 10 and 30 m, daily. New insights for urban heat, agriculture resilience, and climate intelligence, after sunset.  

GRailMon

Status date: 12 June 2026

The GRailMon project aims to fine-tune and demonstrate an innovative GNSS-based solution for monitoring 
the 3D position of sections of railway tracks with millimeter precision.

5GBRAINS

Status date: 12 June 2026

Infrastructure monitoring system that integrates state-of-the-art technologies such as sensors, AI, drones, and satellite data to provide a comprehensive, real-time overview of structural health of bridges in Turin. The system includes a variety of sensors that monitor both dynamic and static aspects of structures like bridges and uses AI to analyse the data collected. Any detected anomalies trigger the deployment of drones for immediate visual inspection. The data, along with satellite imagery, is then processed to predict potential issues, enhancing maintenance strategies and ensuring structural safety. The visualization platform offers an intuitive, user-friendly interface that displays real-time data, historical trends, and 3D models, tailored to facilitate proactive decision-making and maintenance planning in both urban and non-urban environments. 

DECARDIS

Status date: 12 June 2026

DECARDIS optimises maritime efficiency with Just-In-Time (JIT) operations, enhancing route planning, real-time data sharing, and stakeholder collaboration. Leveraging space-based technologies like Sentinel satellite data and AIS, the solution improves operational precision, reduces fuel consumption, and lowers emissions. Delivered via a cloud-based SaaS platform, DECARDIS supports ports, shipping lines, and cargo owners for sustainable, cost-effective operations. 

EO4CarbonFarming

Status date: 16 June 2026

The project aims to develop a service for monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) of agricultural measures to bind CO2 in the soil as a part of “Carbon Farming”. The tool will be able to monitor catch crops, report on farming practices for higher carbon sequestration and verify organic carbon build-up in the soil.  

SAT-IS(F)ACTION

Status date: 12 June 2026

SAT-IS(F)ACTION™ delivers satellite-enabled tracking, predictive maintenance, and trusted insurance data for refrigerated food cargo. Combining GNSS, SatCOM, Edge AI, and blockchain, it improves cold-chain visibility, detects anomalies in real time, and certifies shipment data—reducing waste, costs, and claims while enabling new embedded insurance models. 

HAISat

Status date: 09 June 2026

Within the HAISat feasibility study, an autonomous underwater inspection system consisting of an autonomous underwater vehicle and a supporting autonomous surface vehicle will be evaluated on actual ship hulls. Additional integrated satellite technology will help improve inspection data quality and operational efficiency of the system.
 

GreenClaims

Status date: 10 June 2026

This project develops an ESG verification platform integrating Earth Observation data with AI-driven analytics to independently verify corporate environmental claims in land-intensive sectors including mining, oil & gas, agriculture, and renewable energy. By combining satellite imagery analysis with natural language processing of corporate disclosures, the service provides scalable, evidence-based verification to support regulatory compliance and combat greenwashing. 

e-RASM

Status date: 16 August 2024

e-RASM is a 100% sensors less automated tool that aims to provide to the farmers the soil water status of their different farm plots. This innovative tool based on artificial intelligence is helpful since it enables to optimize the irrigation they apply to their crops.  

uSmart Revenue

Status date: 09 June 2026

uREVEAL is an AI-powered SaaS platform developed by UrbanTide that uses satellite imagery, GPS mobile application data and address datasets to automatically detect missing or under-assessed rateable properties across England and Wales. By integrating Earth Observation data with Non-Domestic Rates and Council Tax registers, uREVEAL helps Local Authorities and their service providers identify and recover lost revenue at scale. The service is live at https://usmart.io/org/ureveal/ 

STELLAGRI

Status date: 09 June 2026

STELLAGRI delivers independent, AI-powered crop intelligence from satellite data.

Corporates gain seamless ERP integration and reliable supply insights — without farmer input.

Small farms access precise analytics for any field size.

From vegetation indexes to crop recognition and alerts, STELLAGRI turns raw imagery into actionable decisions across the entire agricultural value chain.

Netcarbon Intelligence

Status date: 09 June 2026

Netcarbon Intelligence is a solution that enables developers to simulate, improve and certify the environmental impact of development projects by analysing a range of indicators such as carbon sequestration, heat islands and biodiversity. 

iQoL

Status date: 05 June 2026

iQoL enables satellite network operators to increase their Service Level Agreement (SLA) capacity while offering a new tier of hybrid SLA’s with Quality of Experience support. Same networks, delivering increased differentiation, with higher margins. For Automotive OEM’s they gain resilient, seamless on the move connectivity that is essential for software defined vehicles and autonomous driving  

BlueSentinel

Status date: 02 June 2026

BlueSentinel is a next-generation maritime surveillance system delivering persistent, high-resolution awareness beyond satellites and fixed infrastructure. Using modular sensors on infrastructure, ships, and drones, it detects and tracks cooperative and non-cooperative vessels in remote and sensitive waters, giving authorities, infrastructure owners and crews real-time visibility where it matters most. 

3C

Status date: 04 June 2026

3C provides the Parcel Sustainability Passport (PSP) that uses advanced remote sensing & geospatial technologies to give corporate buyers verified proof of climate smart farming practices for carbon accounting and supply chain MRV (Monitoring, Reporting, Verification). The PSP reduces costs, cuts fraud risk and increases credibility of MRV processes compared to classical methods (physical site visits, extensive soil sampling). 

CoverCrop

Status date: 04 June 2026

HydrocastAI

Status date: 03 June 2026

HydrocastAI is a data-driven, space-enhanced hydrological forecasting service designed to optimize hydropower operations and improve flood management. By combining satellite Earth observation, meteorological forecasts, and machine learning, the platform delivers highly accurate, real-time predictions of river discharge, enabling energy traders and plant operators to maximize efficiency and mitigate climate-related risks. 

HotPay

Status date: 03 June 2026

Using satellite Earth Observation and AI to generate auditable heat indices that trigger parametric insurance payouts during extreme heat events, enabling faster and more transparent climate risk protection.

AURA

Status date: 03 June 2026

AURA is a NATCAT risk assessment assistant for industrial risk management. Its purpose is to deliver site-level NATCAT exposure analysis and continuous monitoring for floods, wildfires and landslides. The underlying Earth Observation data processing machine shortens risk insight delivery from days to minutes. AURA shall continuously provide analysis-ready data and decision-supporting information to risk experts. 

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SELVA

Status date: 03 June 2026

SELVA combines Earth observation, drone evidence and forest inventory data to help insurers, investors and forest managers screen storm exposure, prioritise field review and estimate possible volume and asset impacts across forest portfolios.