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Welcome to the Belgian EO website
Earth observation has become part of our everyday life. But what exactly is it? This discipline, also named remote sensing, is all about gathering information of the Earth from a distance. Sensors can be located onboard satellites, airplanes or drones. For almost 40 years now, Belgian scientists have been turning satellite aerial data in useful information thanks to the STEREO programme. This website aims to help you discover remote sensing and its innumerably applications, in particular by showcasing the research results and the contributions of our Belgian actors. Whether you're keen to learn how to distinguish individual trees from 800 km up or simply want to enjoy wonderful images, this is a good place to start.
Welcome to the fascinating world of Earth Observation!
Our latest news
HERMES: High-Resolution Evaporation and Soil Moisture Across Europe and Africa
Published on 17 July 2026
EUMETSAT takes charge of Copernicus Sentinel-4
Published 2 days ago
Greenland’s hidden valleys revealed from space
Published 2 days ago
Arctic sea-ice melt season stops getting longer — for now
Published 3 days ago
Tidal channels carve intricate patterns through Italy’s Grado Lagoon
Published 4 days ago
Belgian-led ECO mission moves closer to becoming ESA’s next Earth Explorer
Published 5 days ago
Ancient geology emerges in Australia’s Flinders Ranges
Published on 21 September 2026
Europe takes first step towards a new governmental Earth observation service
Published on 18 September 2026
A giant impact crater hiding in plain sight
Published on 16 September 2026
Ocean Optics XXVII brings the global ocean-colour community to Ghent
Published on 15 September 2026