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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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TransDIm

Status date: 14 May 2025

Adaptix are Transforming Diagnostic Imaging by bringing low-cost, low-dose mobile 3D imaging to patients.  Today, common conditions such as fractures, cancer and lung disease are initially assessed by 2D X-ray which gives a fundamentally limited view of our 3D bodies. The products being developed in this project deliver fast, accurate 3D imaging to patients. 

SAiBees

Status date: 13 May 2026

SAiBees uses satellite Earth observation, environmental data and artificial intelligence to support sustainable beekeeping. By analysing environmental and climatic conditions, the service provides insights on nectar resource availability, habitat quality, and potential stress factors affecting bee colonies, helping beekeepers make more informed management decisions. 

DECARDIS

Status date: 13 May 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. 

WING IT

Status date: 08 May 2026

WING IT is a software-based vessel performance analysis service that combines digital ship modelling, Earth Observation data, and operational voyage data to independently verify the fuel savings delivered by Energy Saving Technologies, particularly wind-assist propulsion systems. It enables shipowners, OEMs, financiers, and classification societies to make data-driven investment and compliance decisions in maritime decarbonisation.

G-PARK

Status date: 08 May 2026

G-PARK improves the positioning accuracy of micro-mobility vehicles in parking areas, enabling operators and city authorities to reliably verify correct parking, even in complex urban environments where traditional localisation systems face limitations.

SETSITS

Status date: 08 May 2026

SETSITS develops Lanternn for Networks (LbV) - Valerann’s Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) engineered to resolve critical inefficiencies in road network management using real-time data fusion and analytics. Offering a transformative solution for national and urban road operators, LbV enables hyper-accurate data management to enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability while leveraging proprietary technology to overcome the limitations of outdated processes. 

Orion Fleet Metrics

Status date: 08 May 2026

Orion FleetMetrics is a new module of the Orion GNSS platform designed for precise fuel and energy consumption analysis of fleets with all types of powertrains (combustion, hybrid, and electric). 

SUMMIT

Status date: 08 May 2026

The Consortium offer services that integrate GNSS, satellite, and snow/weather data to monitor avalanches, snow parameters and ground movement risks. Solutions include:  

  • SAD: Automatic avalanche detection from satellite imagery 

  • SNOW: Monitoring and mapping of key snow parameters (SWE, snow depth, wet snow conditions) through multi-sensor integration (GNSS technology, satellite data, automatic weather stations, weather forecast data)

  • SNOW&MOVE: Compact and cost-effective systems combining snow monitoring with ground displacement detection through GNSS technology and satellite remote sensing

TOMCAT

Status date: 08 May 2026

TOMCAT is a turnkey solution for General Aviation pilots, delivering authenticated tracking, i-Conspicuity, and digital flight reporting across all flight phases, ensuring compliance with U-space regulations and enhancing safety.

TRANSFORM

Status date: 08 May 2026

A circular indoor vegetable production system combining a space-designed adaptive greenhouse with a terrestrial microalgae wastewater treatment system, targeting both Earth and space-based food production optimization and water purification. 

AERIUS

Status date: 08 May 2026

AERIUS transforms satellite Earth observation, in-situ, and municipal GIS data into ready-to-use intelligence for managing and restoring urban green. Municipalities apply AERIUS to monitor vegetation vitality, water quality, and mitigate heat stress, maintain tree inventories, and fulfil EU Nature Restoration Law reporting — demonstrating “no net loss” and measurable “net gain” of urban green and tree canopy cover. 

Trailblaze

Status date: 08 May 2026

Trailblaze is an AI-powered B2B platform delivering hyper-personalized travel recommendations to tour operators, travel agencies, and destination management organizations. By integrating Earth Observation satellite data (Copernicus, Sentinel, COSMO-SkyMed) with agentic AI, Trailblaze enriches itinerary planning with real-time environmental intelligence — enabling premium, data-backed travel experiences. Trailblaze is an AI-powered B2B platform delivering hyper-personalized travel recommendations to tour operators, travel agencies, and destination management organizations. By integrating Earth Observation satellite data (Copernicus, Sentinel, COSMO-SkyMed) with agentic AI, Trailblaze enriches itinerary planning with real-time environmental intelligence — enabling premium, data-backed travel experiences. Trailblaze is an AI-powered B2B platform delivering hyper-personalized travel recommendations to tour operators, travel agencies, and destination management organizations. By integrating Earth Observation satellite data (Copernicus, Sentinel, COSMO-SkyMed) with agentic AI, Trailblaze enriches itinerary planning with real-time environmental intelligence — enabling premium, data-backed travel experiences. Trailblaze addresses a critical gap in the travel industry: tour operators, travel agencies, and destination management organizations (DMOs/DMCs) lack objective, real-time environmental intelligence when designing itineraries and procuring destination inventory. Generic weather forecasts and static travel guides cannot answer whether a hiking trail in Sicily is accessible after rainfall, whether UV exposure at an archaeological site has reached health-risk levels, or whether air quality in a city destination is suitable for outdoor activities. 
 
Trailblaze delivers a B2B AI platform integrating Earth Observation satellite data (Copernicus Sentinel-1, Sentinel-2, Sentinel-3, COSMO-SkyMed, VIIRS) with advanced agentic AI to generate hyper-personalized, environmentally-informed itinerary recommendations. The platform serves tour operators, travel agencies, and DMOs through API integration and white-label deployment. 
 
The Feasibility Study validated user desirability through structured co-design workshops with Alpitour World and Italian Smart Cities; demonstrated technical feasibility of EO data integration into a tourism AI engine; established commercial viability through pricing model validation 

CONSAT

Status date: 08 May 2026

New EU regulations from 2025 require airlines to report on contrail impact. Estuaire is building a satellite-based service to detect and track contrails globally, giving airlines accurate, evidence-based climate data.  

Terma BCTaaS

Status date: 08 May 2026

ProUST UniverSAS® is a modular, software-defined power supply platform designed to enable high-efficiency, scalable, and flexible battery testing for e-mobility and space-related applications. The system combines advanced power electronics, digital control, and integrated analytics to support a wide range of battery testing scenarios, from laboratory validation to industrial-scale operations. 

PREDIFAN

Status date: 08 May 2026

PREDIFAN is an ESA-supported project aiming to develop an operational early-warning service for harmful algal blooms (HABs) affecting salmon farming in Chile. 
By combining satellite Earth observation data, in-situ measurements, and advanced modelling, the service delivers predictive insights and real-time alerts to help aquaculture operators anticipate risks, reduce fish mortality, and optimize farm management decisions.

MoReTraCeS

Status date: 08 May 2026

This project covered the market-driven product development activities for the soil carbon monitoring tool offered by CinSOIL, with a focus on understanding the needs and challenges of agrifood stakeholders like farmers, cooperatives, and small and medium companies in the agrifood sector. 

STELLAGRI

Status date: 08 May 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.

SWIM

Status date: 08 May 2026

SWIM (Surface Water Information Management) is a satellite-enabled water quality monitoring and decision-support platform for lakes, reservoirs, and bathing waters. Combining continuous WAMO in-situ sensing, Sentinel-2 Earth Observation, and AI-driven predictive analytics, SWIM delivers 2–7 days advance warnings before harmful algal bloom onset enabling preventive action, automated regulatory compliance, and significant cost avoidance for water authorities and private operators.

FUSE

Status date: 08 May 2026

FUSE provides wildfire intelligence for the insurance sector by transforming Earth Observation data into actionable risk insights. The service supports risk assessment, event monitoring, and claims analysis, helping insurers better manage increasing wildfire risks and improve decision-making across their operations.