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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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CarbonEagle

Status date: 22 October 2025

Harnessing the power of carbon maps, satellite data, and machine learning, CarbonEagle offers a digital MRV platform to identify and monitor optimal REDD+ project sites globally. It allows investors and project developers to make well-informed decisions for sustainable forest conservation and climate transition.

app.52

Status date: 22 October 2025

Vertical52 develops a platform that equips journalists and civil society with satellite imagery and analysis. The project focuses on enabling secure access, tailored visualisation, and verification tools, ensuring that evidence from space can be used for fact-based reporting on environmental and human rights issues in regions where ground access is restricted.

UVFDR

Status date: 18 March 2025

The universal virtual flight data recorder (UVFDR) is a vendor-agnostic, non-exclusive data repository, providing flight data including Global Aeronautic Distress and Safety System (GADSS) functions from day-to-day aviation operations to users in near real time.

TEMIS

Status date: 22 October 2025

Massive end-to-end IoT satellite services, fully operational in GNSS denied environment and very robust to jamming & interferences for highly scalable applications in numerous verticals such as logistics, transport, agriculture/smart farming, maritime, environmental, mining/oil/gas, smart cities, smart building, e-health, utilities, industry…

OGOR WORKSPACE

Status date: 22 October 2025

OGOR Workspace addresses the overwhelming disconnect between the analytical aspect of agriculture (agronomy), farm operations, seasonal retrospective and the engagement of multiple stakeholders. Our solution is to upgrade our satellite data products to a live collaborative workspace that enables: a systematic approach to planning, executing and inspecting agricultural work, early response to deviations in crop evolution or unforeseen events, informed decision making and overall increase of yields and profitability.

VunaNexus

Status date: 27 November 2023

Urine contains all the nutrients needed to fertilise plants. However it is considered a waste and most of these nutrients are currently discharged in nature. VunaNexus develops technologies that enable the recycling of all nutrients contained in urine to transform them into natural fertilisers. One of the first pilot systems is installed at the ESA HQ in Paris.

Insiders

Status date: 28 November 2024

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Our innovative RTK based 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.

TSI2IFCCBM

Status date: 21 October 2025

Developing an AI-powered SaaS platform to enhance forest carbon and biodiversity measurement using satellite imagery, making it scalable, cost-effective, and reliable for global compliance and voluntary carbon markets.

Forests from Space

Status date: 08 July 2024

Treedom is the first non-productive, privately financed online planting platform that allows consumers and businesses to plant trees remotely and follow their storylines. Satellite images and their elaboration will provide engagement and transparency tools to our customers and users

Pemberton Biodiversity monitoring tool

Status date: 21 October 2025

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.
 

JP-VISION

Status date: 20 October 2025

JP-VISION is an advanced inspection solution for photovoltaic plants, integrating drones, AI, and thermal analysis to enhance efficiency and maintenance. It provides real-time reports, detects anomalies, and reduces operational costs. Designed for scalability, JP-VISION ensures precise, automated, and cost-effective monitoring for sustainable energy management.

PowerEdge

Status date: 29 September 2025

The project is developing a new standard for physical snowpack measurements for the hydropower industry by use of L-band radar measurements in combination with InSAR processing techniques. The added values are higher resolution of snow estimations in time and space as well as less need for physical presence (equipment & humans) in the mountains to do snow estimations.

REALM

Status date: 25 September 2025

This project develops a digital tool that transforms satellite Earth Observation data into actionable insights for municipalities and farmers. It recommends regenerative land management practices, enhancing soil health, water retention, and climate resilience. By linking data with decision-making, it empowers sustainable landscape planning and supports long-term community benefits.

DSOE-WPM

Status date: 25 September 2025

A feasibility study by SatVu to assess the use of high-resolution nighttime thermal satellite imagery for  detecting water pollution outflows. The project aims to evaluate technical, commercial, and environmental  value, engaging stakeholders and delivering a proof of concept using data from the HotSat satellite  constellation.

Oculus

Status date: 25 September 2025

The goal of Project Oculus is to build a generic, easy-to-use cloud platform for our motion tracking device that allows coaches to extract key performance indicators from different sports. 

P-STEP

Status date: 21 December 2022

Personalised Space Technology Exercise Platform (P-STEP) is an innovative solution that will deliver and monitor personalised exercise advice to patients living with long-term health conditions (LTC). The platform in the form of a smartphone application will facilitate physical activity behaviours change by combining personalised disease-specific exercise advice and self-monitoring with real-time environmental data. 

 

GeoStorage

Status date: 27 March 2023

Energy sustainability on Earth and on the Moon? Yes! GeoStorage is investigating the use of energy storage in different geologic formations, such as caverns, depleted oil and gas reservoirs, and abandoned mines for strategic and large-scale applications in national energy grids. The project is aiming to secure renewable energy base load and improve their interoperability with other energy sources.

BeeSpace

Status date: 25 September 2025

The BeeSpace project is a solution that leverages SatCom IoT and EO to automatically monitor bees’ activity and health while maintaining affordability. This not only benefits beekeepers by improving their beekeeping practices but also helps farmers adopt eco-friendly methods by evaluating the impact of their practices on biodiversity, leading to better data collection for all parties involved.

ImpactMaps

Status date: 25 September 2025

The solution will be used to identify disused and abandoned mines and environmental pollution, as well as determining the best locations for photovoltaics and quantifying investment volumes and ROI automatically.
 

AgriFly

Status date: 25 September 2025

AgriFly is a digital marketplace that connects farmers, advisors, drone pilots and analytics providers through one automated workflow. Built on Plan2Fly, it turns drone imagery into ready-to-use outputs (e.g., spray maps, drainage layouts, tree inventories), leveraging GNSS/RTK and EO to deliver precise, scalable services at lower cost

FARMEX

Status date: 24 September 2025

FARMEX is the adapted version of the original Farmstar service, developed and operated in France by Airbus since 2005. As the leading Precision Agriculture service based on EO in France, Farmstar helps farmers in optimizing the nitrogen inputs in their fields, not only to comply with regulations but also to streamline their operating costs. This project aims to adapt Farmstar to multiple European countries.
 
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