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European Space Agency - ESA
The European Space Agency (ESA) is an intergovernmental organization dedicated to the exploration of space and the advancement of space science and technology. Established in 1975 and headquartered in Paris, France, ESA operates in collaboration with its 22 member states to conduct space missions, develop satellite systems, and foster international cooperation in space research and exploration.
ESA's activities span a wide range of areas, including Earth observation, space science, human spaceflight, satellite navigation, and telecommunications. One of ESA's primary objectives is to collect and analyze data from space to better understand Earth's environment, climate, and natural phenomena. Through its Earth observation programs, such as the Copernicus program, ESA operates a fleet of satellites that monitor the planet's land, oceans, atmosphere, and cryosphere. These satellites collect a wealth of data on topics like sea level rise, deforestation, air quality, and natural disasters, providing valuable information for environmental monitoring, disaster response, and scientific research.
In addition to Earth observation, ESA conducts space science missions to study the cosmos and unravel the mysteries of the universe. From missions to explore distant planets and asteroids to observatories studying the origins of the universe, ESA's space science endeavors produce vast amounts of data on celestial bodies, cosmic phenomena, and the fundamental laws of physics.
To disseminate the data collected from its missions and satellite systems, ESA employs various channels and platforms. ESA operates data archives and repositories where researchers and the public can access raw and processed data from space missions and Earth observation satellites. Additionally, ESA collaborates with national space agencies, research institutions, and international organizations to share data and promote scientific collaboration. Through online portals, data hubs, and dedicated data access platforms, ESA provides easy and open access to its vast repository of space data, empowering scientists, policymakers, and citizens to explore and utilize space-derived information for scientific research, innovation, and societal benefit.
This page contains a quick reference how to access and find ESA datasets and services.
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Organisation name Individual name Electronic mail address Role The administrator of the service
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Catalog
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EU
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ESA
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Space
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- W3C:HTML:DOWNLOAD
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1.3.0
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Some data might, not part of the open datasets might be subject to fees
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Protocol Linkage Name WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link
https://www.esa.int/ European Space Agency Homepage
WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link
https://opensciencedata.esa.int/ ESA Open Science Catalog
WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link
https://earth.esa.int/ ESA Earth Online Data Catalog
WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link
https://data.esa.int/ ESA Data Discovery Portal
WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link
https://browser.dataspace.copernicus.eu/ Copernicus Browse Sentinel Data
OGC:CSW
https://catalog.osc.earthcode.eox.at/csw?service=CSW&version=2.0.2&request=GetCapabilities ESA CSW Open Science Catalogue
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- 92fb1353-10e7-4bcf-83b1-139eb0efeb06 XML
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- English
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- Service
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- 2026-09-29T13:49:55.016481435Z
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ISO 19115:2003/19139
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1.0
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Organisation name Individual name Electronic mail address Role The administrator of the service
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