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The Copernicus main website (www.copernicus.eu) is now an archive and will no longer be updated. The important pages and sections now redirect automatically to the Copernicus pages on eu-space.europa.eu, where you can find up-to-date material. Some content remains on www.copernicus.eu and will stay accessible for the foreseeable future.





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What is Copernicus?



Copernicus is the Earth observation component of the European Union’s Space Programme, looking at our planet and its environment to benefit all European and global citizens.

The European Commission manages the Programme. It is implemented in partnership with the Member States, the European Space Agency (ESA), the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT), the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), the Joint Research Centre (JRC), EU Agencies,  and Mercator Océan International.






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What are Copernicus’ data sources?



Copernicus is served by a set of dedicated satellites (the Sentinel families) and Contributing Missions (existing commercial and public satellites). The Sentinel satellites are specifically designed to meet the needs of the Copernicus services and their users. Since the launch of Sentinel-1A in 2014, the European Union set in motion a process to place a constellation of more than 20 satellites in orbit before 2030.

Copernicus also collects information from in situ systems such as ground stations, which deliver data acquired by a multitude of sensors on the ground, at sea or in the air.






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What is Copernicus delivering?



The Copernicus services transform the wealth of data collected by satellites and in-situ sensors into value-added information by processing and analysing it. Data sets stretching back for decades are made comparable and searchable, thus ensuring the monitoring of changes; patterns are examined and used to create better forecasts, for example, on the ocean and the atmosphere. Maps are created from imagery, features and anomalies are identified and statistical information is extracted.

These value-adding activities are streamlined through six thematic streams of Copernicus services:

Atmosphere

Marine

Land

Climate change

Security

Emergency

More information can be found on the Copernicus website.

Images and videos on Copernicus can also be found on the ESA webpage. Furthermore, the website contains useful summaries of key elements of Copernicus  and its applications. 






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Why is the component named Copernicus?



By choosing the name Copernicus we are paying homage to a great European scientist and observer: Nicolaus Copernicus. The Copernicus theory of the heliocentric universe is considered by many to be the main precursor of modern science.

Copernicus opened to people an infinite universe, previously limited by the rotation of the planets and the sun around the Earth and created a world without borders. Humanity was able to benefit from his insight and this set-in motion the spirit of scientific research which allowed us to have a better understanding of the world we live in. This spirit of discovery and of pushing the boundaries of knowledge is the same spirit behind Copernicus and its mission to better our understanding of our planet and improve our lives on it.






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Who is responsible for Copernicus?



Copernicus is part of the European Union Space Programme, managed by the European Commission and which bolsters the EU Space policy in the fields of Earth observation, but also Satellite Navigation, Connectivity, Space Research and Innovation, as well as supporting investments in critical infrastructure and disruptive technologies.






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What other components exist in the EU Space Programme?



While striving to strengthen existing European space assets and services, the EU Space Programme also targets start-ups and SMEs which develop innovative solutions based on space technologies, data, and services. The EU Space Programme supports the European space industry and promotes the emergence of a European ‘New Space’ ecosystem fostering entrepreneurship, innovation, and new funding opportunities.

The following flagship components deliver European space-based services on a daily basis: 

COPERNICUS is the European Earth observation (EO) system. It supports the management of the environment, helps to mitigate the effects of climate change, and ensures safety and civil security across Europe. Copernicus is the world’s first provider of ‘big’ space data.

GALILEO is a global satellite navigation and positioning system (GNSS) on which numerous EU economic sectors rely, from transport and agriculture to border management and search and rescue. Its 20cm accuracy makes Galileo a game changer for autonomous driving and commercial drones. Already more than 2.5 billion smartphones are Galileo-enabled.

EGNOS is the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service: a reliable navigation signal improving the navigation services to aviation, maritime and land-based users over more than 30 countries, and already operational in 426 airports and helipads.

In February 2022, the European Commission proposed two new flagship initiatives to boost satellite-based secure connectivity and Space Traffic Management:

IRIS2, the EU space-based secure connectivity system that will ensure worldwide access to secure and cost-effective satellite communications services, for governmental communications and commercial use. It aims to protect critical infrastructures, support surveillance and crisis management, as well as enable high-speed broadband everywhere in Europe to best anticipate future challenges of our economy.

Space Traffic Management. The exponential applications of space services involve more and more satellites, thus more traffic in space. As the congestion of satellites and debris threaten the viability of space infrastructure, the European Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy have presented an EU approach on Space Traffic Management (STM). This will further strengthen the Union’s space surveillance and tracking capabilities (already providing collision avoidance services to more than 260 European spacecraft), and set clear standards and regulation for a safe, sustainable, and secure use of space.






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Which actors are involved?



The EU Space Programme is implemented by the European Commission in close cooperation with the EU Member States, the European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA), the European Space Agency (ESA), EUMETSAT and many other stakeholders. Ensuring effective and efficient cooperation and coordination between these actors is essential to optimise the impact of European policies and investment in space. The Programme's main targets are decision-makers, public authorities, EU commercial and private users and others, such as researchers and nongovernmental organisations. Ultimately, the Programme serves the needs of EU citizens as a whole. The information gathered by the EU-owned satellites and the services which they provide are a public good, freely accessible to all.






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What is the budget of Copernicus?



The budget for Copernicus is comprised within the budget for the Space Programme. In general, budgets are set at the EU level for 7 years.

The 2014-2021 budget amounted of c. €4.7 billion. For the 2021-2027 period, the European Commission confirmed the political agreement on the Space Regulation reached in December 2020. The Space Programme, with the largest budget ever for Space at €14.88 billion, encompasses all EU space activities in one single Space Programme Regulation.

The Space Programme will ensure the continuity and evolution of the three existing flagship programmes Galileo, Copernicus and EGNOS. It will also support new initiatives on space surveillance (SSA), including Space Surveillance and Tracking (SST), Space Weather and Near-Earth Object (NEO), and satellite communications (GOVSATCOM). The Space Programme will contribute to the green and digital transformations of Union's economy, as well as to its resilience.

The funding has been broken down as follows:

Galileo and EGNOS: €9.01 billion

Copernicus: €5.42 billion

SSA and GOVSATCOM: €442 million

More information can be found at on the websites of the European Council of the European Union and DG DEFIS.






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Is Copernicus fully operational?



All Copernicus services are already operational with data coming from the Copernicus Sentinel satellites, as well as a number of Contributing Missions from other public and private operators. It is the largest provider of Earth observation data and the third largest data provider in the world.

The free, full, and open Copernicus data is being used by thousands of users in the public sector, the research and scientific community, SMEs and start-ups to create satellite-enabled products and services, resulting in the creation of new highly qualified jobs in Europe.






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How was the 25th Anniversary of Copernicus celebrated?



The Year 2023 marked the 25th anniversary of Copernicus. It was a year of celebrating and appraisal.

Born from a visionary idea in 1998 with the Baveno Manifesto and originally known as GMES (Global Monitoring for Environmental Security), Copernicus has exceeded all expectations, emerging as a global leader in Earth Observation. With a fleet of seven Sentinel satellites, advanced sensors and cutting-edge models, Copernicus provides a staggering amount of free data and information services daily to hundreds of thousands of users. This unprecedented success has not only transformed Earth Observation but has also fostered economic growth and created tens of thousands of jobs[1]. Copernicus truly embodies the power of innovation and its ability to shape a better future.

This 25th anniversary was celebrated in Stockholm. During the day the main actors of Copernicus success story were one after another on stage to present the achievement and the path designed for the future. This day event and recording can be found at https://www.copernicus25.eu/

More on the milestones and key moments of Copernicus are described on the Observer article: https://www.copernicus.eu/en/news/news/observer-looking-back-25-years-copernicus-milestones-key-moments






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When will we start to see EU space policy deliver in practice?



We already do! Some examples where European space policy is already providing practical support are:

Responding to natural disasters: Since 2017, Copernicus maps showing the extent and magnitude of damage have helped rescue teams deal with forest fires (Italy, Spain, Greece, and Portugal), earthquakes (Mexico and Turkey), hurricanes (countries hit by hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria), and floods (Ireland, Germany), amongst others.

Saving lives at sea: Copernicus supports the European Border and Coast Guard Agency's missions in the Mediterranean, helping spot unsafe vessels and rescuing people. Galileo can be used on all the merchant vessels worldwide, bringing increased accuracy and more resilient positioning for safer navigation.

Search and Rescue: A new Galileo service reduces the time it takes to detect a person equipped with a distress beacon to less than 10 minutes in a variety of locations including at sea, in mountains or deserts, and in urban areas.

Monitoring oil spills: The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) uses Copernicus data for oil spill and vessel monitoring.

Landing of airplanes: more than 400 airports and helipads in almost all EU countries are currently using EGNOS, making landing in difficult weather conditions more secure, thus avoiding delays and re-routing.

Road safety: From April 2018, Galileo is integrated in every new car model sold in Europe, supporting the eCall emergency response system. From 2019, it is also integrated in digital tachographs of lorries to ensure the respect of driving time rules and improve road safety.

Agriculture: 80% of farmers using satellite navigation for precision farming are EGNOS users. And Copernicus data is used for crop monitoring and yield forecasting.

Protecting satellites: EU SST already provides collision avoidance services to more than 350 satellites distributed in Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) and Geostationary Orbit (GEO).

More information can be found here.






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What is the impact of Copernicus?



European citizens, ranging from policymakers, researchers, commercial to private users, as well as the global scientific community can benefit in many ways from the data and information provided by Copernicus.

Indeed, Copernicus supports a variety of applications in several non-space domains, which potentially impact businesses and organisations in day-to-day activities and operations:

Agriculture

Blue Economy

Climate Change and Environment

Development and Cooperation

Energy and Natural Resources

Forestry

Health

Insurance and Disaster Management

Security and Defence

Tourism

Transport

Urban Planning






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What is the role of Copernicus in the world?



International Cooperation is of significant importance to the Copernicus component.

Copernicus is supporting the EU’s role as a global actor and is contributing to solutions to common global challenges. The component's data policy provides full, open, and free-of-charge access to Copernicus data and information, in line with the international data sharing principles of the Group for Earth observation (GEO). Copernicus supports EuroGEOSS and is the European contribution to the GEO's Global Earth observation System of Systems (GEOSS).

In light of Copernicus’ data policy, and since the component has moved into an operational phase, access to Copernicus data and information draws increasing interest from various international partners. In this context, the EU seeks reciprocity in the data exchanges for the benefit of the Copernicus component.

The main objectives for Copernicus international cooperation are guided by its full, free, and open data policy in support of tackling global challenges and providing opportunities for the European Earth observation community for creating jobs and growth.

They comprise:

EstablishingCopernicus as a global best practice and accepted standard internationally.

Rallying support from third countries to policies and other initiatives of the European Union.

Promoting the uptake of Copernicus data globally in order to maximise its societal value in solving global challenges.

Involving third countries in Copernicus, as appropriate, and maximise the efficiency of the EU’s investments into Earth observation in light of co-ordination with international partners.

Creating the conditions for – on the basis of reciprocity – integrating the data and information acquired by international partners into the Earth observation data management system in Europe.

Facilitating access to international markets (i.e., Beyond EU borders) for European EO companies by creating the conditions for them to be able to export high-value added and knowledge-intensive products and services based on Copernicus data and services.
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