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Copernicus — Monitoring Earth from space and the ground

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Article Published 30 Sep 2019 Last modified 29 Aug 2023

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Photo: © European Image mosaic for 2018, Copernicus Land Monitoring Service

Known as Europe’s eyes on Earth, the EU’s Earth observation and monitoring programme, Copernicus, is revolutionising the way we understand and plan for the more sustainable use of our valuable land and soil resources. From urban planning, transport routes and green spaces to precision farming and forest management, Copernicus provides detailed and timely land monitoring information to support decision-making.