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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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EO-INSURE

Status date: 21 April 2026

EO INSURE is a service for the insurance world that combine Sentinel-1 SAR and Sentinel-2 optical imagery with weather and fielddata to detect abiotic damages in orchards, tailored to insurance workflows. This new feature opens the doors toward continuous monitoring, rapid event verification, fraud mitigation, and portfolio-level risk monitoring for insurers, brokers, and reinsurers. 

Origin Aura

Status date: 20 April 2026

Origin is developing Origin Aura to enable autonomous data collection and global data transmission via Satcom, supporting the expansion of its trenchless pipeline repair and satellite leak detection technologies. Equipped with advanced sensors, the tool will capture precise location and operational data, ensuring accurate real-time reporting and allowing Origin maintain the high standards associated with its technology. 

RegenAg – MRV

Status date: 15 April 2026

The RegenAg – MRV service provides monitoring, reporting and verification of regenerative agricultural practices, such as cover cropping, no residue burn, crop rotation and improved irrigation. Through innovate use of satellite earth observation and geospatial analytics, cropping systems, irrigation techniques, soil treatment and residue management are monitored and evaluated. The service facilitates high-integrity farm carbon and sustainable farming projects. 

SKYS.O.S.

Status date: 14 April 2026

SKYS.O.S. is a satellite-assisted safety service supporting the creation, transmission and handling of emergency cases towards the 112 / PSAP chain in complex outdoor and urban environments. 

The service integrates connected devices, terrestrial communication networks and space-enabled assets with a central Relay Center platform, ensuring end-to-end delivery of structured emergency information, including position and event data, even when terrestrial connectivity is unavailable, insufficient or degraded through the use of an alternative NTN bearer. 

CottonConscience

Status date: 14 April 2026

Water wise cotton tracing from field to mill. 

GTMS

Status date: 14 April 2026

The Global Tailings Monitoring Service provides tailings storage facilities with comprehensive and consistent monitoring using a combination of remote sensing technologies and environmental datasets. Built for worldwide scalability, GTMS is designed to be suitable for all sites within a global portfolio.  

UVFDR

Status date: 14 April 2026

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.

SAIA DP

Status date: 14 April 2026

To support agricultural insurers in claim management and risk management, satellite data is used to support the assessment of current damage caused by weather events and to estimate the risk of future damage to a field. 

DecubiMat

Status date: 07 April 2026

The proposed solution is an electronic sensor bedmat—with sensors derived from space technology for monitoring decubitus ulcers. It supports medical professionals in treatment and prevention by providing action recommendations based on AI-driven analysis of the data. The main benefit is to optimize patient comfort and reduce the negative effects of prolonged periods spent lying in the same position. 

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.

SpaceAware Resilience (SWiiFT)

Status date: 08 January 2026

Feasibility study to investigate commercial uses of Space Weather Data in various industries, understanding the impacts of Space Weather on critical nation infrastructure and how leveraging and utilising space weather data can address these problems and gaps.

PURLIEU

Status date: 07 April 2026

The Purlieu project utilises a combination of remote-sensing and low-cost ground survey technologies to determine on-farm carbon sinks (hedgerows, vegetation, tree cover) and biodiversity indicators 

OCTAVE

Status date: 07 April 2026

OCTAVE (Organic Cotton Tracking & Verification Engine) is a space-enabled traceability platform integrating Earth Observation, AI, blockchain, and isotopic science to verify organic cotton from farm to fibre. It delivers tamper-proof geo-traceability, fraud detection, and regulatory compliance for sustainable textile supply chains. 

AgroMAP Pro

Status date: 07 April 2026

AgroMAP Pro is a space-enabled farm management solution leveraging Sentinel-2 satellite data and advanced analytics to automate monitoring, reporting, and compliance. The platform reduces administrative burden, improves data accuracy, and supports sustainable, data-driven agriculture while ensuring alignment with European Union subsidy requirements. 

CEROC

Status date: 07 April 2026

Evaluation of operational feasibility and value of supervising multiple autonomous electric ferries from a centralized Remote Operation Centre.  

SOCBIO-MAP

Status date: 07 April 2026

SOCBIO-MAP delivers scientifically rigorous, satellite-enhanced mapping of soil organic carbon stocks and biodiversity in forest ecosystems. By integrating Earth observation with optimised field sampling and laboratory analysis, the project makes high-quality soil health MRV feasible, scalable, and cost-effective for carbon project developers, conservation organisations, and corporate sustainability programmes worldwide.

E-Mobility SpaceLink

Status date: 30 March 2026

he project, led by Archimede, entails designing a solar-powered canopy for charging electric vehicles in remote areas lacking access to the power grid. Satellite imagery analysed by Planetek Italia will identify optimal installation sites, while satellite connectivity will enable deployment in emerging electric mobility markets, supported by Arthur D. Little’s sector-specific research.

Helios

Status date: 27 March 2026

AERIUS-EO

Status date: 14 February 2023

Urban green spaces (UGS) such as parks, gardens, playgrounds and vegetation play a viable role in supporting the well-being, health and social cohesion of residents by offering space for recreation and relaxation. The AERIUS-EO project aims at supporting city authorities in sustainably maintaining UGS functionalities and should derive planning measures to ensure their resilience against the challenges of a changing climate.