The UK’s thriving space sector is buzzing with excitement in a year of unprecedented Earth Observation satellite mission making crucial contributions to information essential for effective climate action and monitoring of progress in addressing climate change from space, now and in the future. This showcase will take you through the journey of 4 cutting edge UK-led satellite missions demonstrating the breadth and depth of UK expertise from the science behind the missions’, Industrial innovation and manufacturing to policy support.

EarthCARE’s data has come onstream following its May 2024 launch, far exceeding expectations. BIOMASS launched in April, using the P-band wavelength for the first time in a climate context; MicroCarb is preparing for launch even as we speak – a unique bilateral partnership between UK and France, via UK Space Agency and CNES, the French Space Agency. These are just three in a pipeline of UK-involved ground-breaking missions with TRUTHS and more on the Earth Observation horizon.

The mission experts want to hear from the sector on how the new and emerging data can support research and commercial services. This session will provide an opportunity for participants to feedback to government and policy makers on improving feedback loops into mission development and data needs over the next 5-10 years.