🎬 Excited to share our a sneak peek of the venue for UK EO Conf 2026!

📣And a quick reminder: The Workshop and Theme Ideas Call Closes on 1 March

If there’s a topic you want to see on the programme, now’s the perfect time to get it in and help shape the conversation

👉https://tinyurl.com/47jeb74x

🌍 Starting 2026 by looking ahead to UK Earth Observation Conference 2026!

💡 We’re inviting themes & workshop ideas to help shape the programme 👉https://tinyurl.com/ye29echa

Also looking forward to seeing colleagues at our Staff Meeting on 28 Jan 👋

#EarthObservation #UKEOC2026 #ResearchCommunity

As we start to wrap up 2025 at NCEO, we would like to wish our staff and followers a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year🎄

Our head office at Space Park Leicester will be closed from 22nd Dec- 5th Jan 2026!

Thank you for your continued support✨

Earth Observation Data Hub: Supporting Innovation Across Research, Business, and Government - National Centre for Earth Observation We’re pleased to share three new case studies for the Earth Observation Data Hub (EODH) that demonstrate the platform’s versatility and value across research, business, and government.

🌍 The Earth Observation Data Hub is turning satellite data into real-world impact!

Check out 3 new case studies showing how EODH supports research, business & government with actionable insights.

👉 Read more: tinyurl.com/mtx5jruu

#EarthObservation #Innovation #EOData

@space4climate.bsky.social

NERC Field Spectroscopy Facility Marks 1,000th Equipment Loan and 30 Years of Service - National Centre for Earth Observation The NERC Field Spectroscopy Facility (FSF) – a “lending library” of advanced spectroscopic instruments managed by the National Centre for Earth Observation - has reached a major milestone: its 1,000th...

Congratulations to FSF the NERC Field Spectroscopy Facility @nercfsf.bsky.social managed by NCEO, for reaching a huge milestone: 1,000 equipment loans since 1994 and 30 years of supporting research🎉

Read more: tinyurl.com/4462acn2

Research matters: NCEO welcomes the launch of National Research Organisations (NRO) UK as a member organisation. - National Centre for Earth Observation NCEO welcomes the launch of National Research Organisations (NRO) UK as a member organisation, a new alliance of 35 leading UK research agencies and institutes dedicated to advancing science for the b...

Delighted 🎉 to see the launch of the National Research Organisations Group @nro-group.bsky.social - 35 UK research agencies joining forces to strengthen science, innovation, and national priorities 🌍

👉 Read more: tinyurl.com/525fbycm

#EarthObservation #MakingResearchMatter #NROGroup

EarthCARE Data - Earth Online Find out what data is available for the EarthCARE mission.

Great news from EarthCARE - another great success story for UK EO satellites & satellite data for informed action!

earth.esa.int/eogateway/mi...

#EarthCARE #ClimateSatellites #UKSatellites #ClimateData #SpaceTech

@esa.int @nceoscience.bsky.social @ukspaceagency.bsky.social

UK Earth Observation Conference 2026 - Call for Themes and Workshops This is an open call for session themes and workshop proposals for the UK EO Conference 2026. Our ambition for the conference is to broaden cross discipline and sector communication and collaboration...

🌍Save the Date - UK EO Conference 2026 is coming to the University of Warwick on 15–17 Sept 2026!

Join researchers, industry, and government for 3 days of:
🎤 Keynotes | 📊 Presentations | 🛠️ Workshops | 🤝 Networking

Help shape the programme! 💡 Share your themes & workshop ideas: tinyurl.com/yc6nf885

Have you seen the new @esa.int LinkedIn page for Earth Observation data users?
It has news & updates about ESA’s Earth Explorer satellites

@esaearth.esa.int @science.esa.int @annapurdue.bsky.social @nceoscience.bsky.social @metoffice.gov.uk

#EO #ESA #Satellites #EarthObservation #EarthExplorers

Atmospheric Correction Matters: How ACIX-III Improves Land Observations from Space - National Centre for Earth Observation A recently published paper in Remote Sensing presents results from a new comparison of seven widely-used atmospheric processing schemes. Dr Feng Yin and Prof Philip Lewis, NCEO scientists at Universit...

We are proud to share that #SIAC, developed by NCEO researchers Dr Feng Yin & Prof Philip Lewis (UCL), delivered best overall performance in accuracy & uncertainty in a recent land study.

📄 Full paper: tinyurl.com/52jdz873
🌐 Learn more: tinyurl.com/3er9umfr

#EarthObservation #RemoteSensing

Biomass Data - Earth Online Find out what data are available for the Biomass mission.

🌍 Delighted to share @esa.int #Biomass Mission Update!

✅ IOC completed (20 Nov)
✅ Operational phase started (21 Nov)
✅ Open data access begins (12 Dec)

🔗 Details: ESA Biomass Data Portal: tinyurl.com/3npr9v85
📢 Workshop: Register here: eebiomass.org/workshops/

#ESA #BiomassMission #ClimateScience

HydroGNSS: UK leads ESA’s first ‘Scout’ climate mission into orbit The UK has taken a major step forward in space-based climate science with the successful launch of HydroGNSS, a new pair of satellites that will monitor the planet’s water cycle from space.

#HydroGNSS is in orbit! 🚀

@esa.int first Scout mission, built in the UK by SSTL, will track soil moisture, flooding & ocean winds using GNSS signals.

NCEO Exec Director: “Great to see a UK-led, commercial satellite with academic support into orbit.”

👉 Read more: tinyurl.com/5n8fbx39

It was an enriching experience to take part in #COP30 from within the Blue Zone as an @nceoscience.bsky.social and University of Leicester delegate. Thanks to Heiko, Frank, the Institute for Environmental Futures and @esa.int for organising the biomass-related events and supporting my participation!

Job Opportunity at University of Leeds: Lecturer in Earth Observation and AI Are you an experienced and ambitious academic looking for your next challenge? Do you have experience in applying satellite earth observation within atmospheric, climate, or environmental research? Do...

Job Opp: Lecturer in Earth Observation & AI – @universityofleeds.bsky.social

The School of Earth and Environment is looking for an enthusiastic & self-motivated academic to join their vibrant #EO community.

📅 Apply by Dec 10, 25

🔗Find out more/Apply: jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx?ref=ENVEE1847

This #NationalTreeWeek, we’re excited to share insights from Professor Mathias Disney (NCEO & @ucl.ac.uk), a member of the GEOTrees scientific advisory board, on the first images captured by the #BIOMASS satellite.

#EarthObservation #SpaceScience #Deforestation #Carbonstocks #TreesMatter

New international agreements to boost Earth observation collaboration The EUMETSAT Council approves new and renewed agreements to strengthen collaboration.

🌍Big news for Earth observation! Delighted that the @eumetsat.int Council has approved a new co-operation agreement with NCEO!

🚀This partnership brings frontier research in atmosphere, marine & hydrology to the heart of operational Earth Observation.

🔗 Read more: tinyurl.com/2k9e93ry

🚀 Coming up: stay tuned for our Ministerial Council #CM25 press conference at 12:00 GMT/13:00 CET to hear more about how we're charting a bold path for Europe’s future in space.

📺 watch.esa.int

Biomass Education Resources - National Centre for Earth Observation Age 4–7/KS1  In this classroom activity, students think about ways in which different parts of a tree are useful.  They discuss why trees are important for us, other animals and plants. Finally,…

As 2nd week of #COP30 is well underway, we’re excited to share our new educational resources inspired by the #Biomass satellite mission - connecting space science with climate action.

✅ Download & share the resources: tinyurl.com/35sebekz

#COP30 #BiomassMission #ClimateAction #SpaceForEarth #STEM

Last day to sign up for the UK #COP30 online event which takes place tomorrow 12th Nov - 11:30-13:30 GMT📅

More details can be found below:👇

Amazon’s Carbon Absorption Declines Amid Record CO₂ Rise - National Centre for Earth Observation An urgent study, has revealed why global atmospheric CO2 levels rose dramatically in 2023 and rose at a record rate in 2024.

Recent study led by NCEO scientists shows-Amazon rainforest’s capacity to absorb carbon is declining, due to rising drought and heat stress🌳

This #EarthInformationDay at #COP30, message is clear: we need stronger, faster, & more connected #EO data to guide real climate action📡

tinyurl.com/mjzwbn8

🌍 Yesterday at the 2025 CEOS Youth Summit, our Outreach Officer Catherine Fitzsimons chaired a global panel with experts from @ukspaceagency.bsky.social CSIRO & SANSA-engaging students from the UK and around the world in #EO discussions.

#CEOSYouthSummit #EarthObservation #YouthInSTEM

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Register for the UK #COP30 Online Event
We’re excited to showcase applications of climate & satellite EO data for successful climate action in the UK.

Join us on 12 Nov for insights from public sector & industry! Register: bit.ly/4haEDrV
#COP30 #EO #ClimateAction
@nceoscience.bsky.social

We’re excited to showcase applications of climate and satellite EO data for successful climate action in the UK, join us on 12 Nov to get insights from both public sector & industry! Register: bit.ly/4haEDrV #COP30 #Space4Climate #ClimateAction

As we prepare for the Arctic Circle #Assembly2025 we're highlighting NOC's Arctic work.

🌡️ The Arctic may be ice-free in summer by 2050, with global impacts. 🌍

Projects like CANARI focus on how this affects extreme weather and the UK. 🇬🇧🌦️

More on our Arctic projects here:
noc.ac.uk/science/arct...

📸 More action from the #CarbonARA team - a @esa.int project led by Earth Observation & Wildfire Research Group and NCEO @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social

🌱 Scientists from the UK, Europe & Brazil are teaming up in the eastern Amazon to study carbon & climate.

🔗 climate.esa.int/en/supportin...

World Space Week - Exploring What It Means to Truly Live in Space - National Centre for Earth Observation This year’s World Space Week (4–10 October) explores the theme Living in Space: “explor[ing] humanity’s journey toward making space a habitat, emphasising the innovative technologies, challenges, and ...

What does it really mean to live in space? 🚀

This #WorldSpaceWeek, NCEO explores life beyond Earth — with insights from Tim Peake and shares links to #classroom #resources that can help to inspire future explorers and Earth scientists.

Read more → tinyurl.com/34dx35su

#SpaceScience #LivingInSpace

Internal Research Fellow (PostDoc) in AI for Climate Adaptation, Resilience, and Mitigation Internal Research Fellow (PostDoc) in AI for Climate Adaptation, Resilience, and Mitigation

Exciting #PostDoc research opportunity on #AI, #EO & #ClimateAdaptation with @esa.int. Apply by Oct 21
@esaclimate.bsky.social @nceoscience.bsky.social @unirdg-met.bsky.social @rmets.org @metoffice.gov.uk
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#EarthObservation

Great to host @ukceh.bsky.social our HQ in Leicester — a brilliant day of shared ideas, new connections, and exciting opportunities ahead! Thanks to all who joined the tour and discussions. Looking forward to what’s next!

If you're new to satellite data & what it can open up for you, you'll be surprise at how much is freely available. Here's our intro to how the #Sentinel programme works & UK organisations involved
space4climate.com/sentinel-sat...
@nceoscience.bsky.social @eumetsat.int @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social

Rice takes root in British soil for the first time Rice is being grown in the UK for the first time. This is part of a wider trial within the AgZero+ project that brings together UKCEH scientists and farmers to grow rice and other food, bioenergy and ...

We’re excited to see @ukceh.bsky.social launching a new rice-growing trial in the UK, exploring how agriculture can adapt to a changing climate🌾

NCEO are working with UKCEH thru AgZero+ project, using satellite data + AI to improve crop yield mapping across the UK

Read More: tinyurl.com/2bmyzcrm