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@SimonettaCheli

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Director of @esa #EarthObservation Programmes and Head of ESRIN (ESA establishment in Italy)

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Simonetta Cheli
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Engaging the EO community is key to shaping the future of ESA’s missions. At the #EE11 User Consultation Workshop currently taking place in Prague, two exciting candidates — CAIRT and WIVERN — are being presented as part of #FutureEO and the road to #CM25:
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Simonetta Cheli
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It was a pleasure to join yesterday’s visit to @Thales_Alenia_S's Space Smart Factory, currently under construction. A very impressive facility with strong potential to contribute to future ESA programmes — including in the field of Earth Observation.
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Josef Aschbacher
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I had a tour of the @Thales_Alenia_S Space Smart Factory in Rome, designed for the high-rate production of small and medium-sized satellites, targeting up to 2 satellites per week once fully operational! Ambitious and exciting. I look forward to seeing it fully up and running. I
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Simonetta Cheli
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RT @AschbacherJosef: 🇮🇹 Dopo il nostro incontro presso @salondubourget, ho avuto il piacere di proseguire le discussioni con il Ministro de….
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Simonetta Cheli
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RT @ESA_EO: Something unexpected for your Friday: @esa's SMOS data revealed that surface waters around Antarctica are growing saltier, even….
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RT @AschbacherJosef: A very constructive ESA x EU seminar with Commissioner @KubiliusA and our respective teams. The joint task force is up….
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Simonetta Cheli
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RT @esa: 🔴NOW LIVE! Launch coverage of the second of the Meteosat Third Generation satellites and the first instrument for the @CopernicusE….
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Simonetta Cheli
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🌍 From all of us at @ESA_EO — thank you!. What an incredible week at #LPS25: we leave Vienna inspired, proud, and more motivated than ever. Until next time — thank you for being part of this journey.
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Simonetta Cheli
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Today at #LPS25, new results were presented to show how we will have a space-based way to monitor the AMOC’s health with our NGGM mission – and spot early warning signs of collapse:
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At the Living Planet Symposium, attendees have been hearing how ESA’s Next Generation Gravity Mission could provide the first opportunity to directly track a vital ocean circulation system that warms...
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Simonetta Cheli
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Just now at #LPS25, we’ve signed a new contract with @isis_space for TANGO – our next Scout mission: two CubeSats tracking CO₂, CH₄ & NO₂ to support the Paris Agreement 🌍.TANGO is developed under @esa Scout framework, part of the Future EO Programme.
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Simonetta Cheli
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Just signed a Strategic Partnership with JAXA at #LPS25 — strengthening @esa /@JAXA_en cooperation on Earth observation for climate action. Together we’ll advance joint missions, open science & data for decision-makers worldwide. A global response needs global collaboration.
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Simonetta Cheli
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Six new commercial missions joined the Copernicus Contributing Missions family today at @esa's #LPS25. From thermal to RF and hyperspectral, these EO New Space providers will boost Europe's capabilities for climate, security & sustainability.
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Simonetta Cheli
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RT @ESA_EO: 🧊 Arctic sea ice is again near record lows. @esa_cryosat & @esaclimate Sea Ice Project provide key insights—but CryoSat won….
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Simonetta Cheli
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Yesterday marked the start of the Living Planet Symposium 2025 (#LPS25) in Vienna — and I couldn’t be more proud to welcome the global Earth Observation community at such a decisive moment in our planet's climate history:
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Simonetta Cheli
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New Living Planet Symposium. new profile pic! . If you are joining us today in Vienna, don't miss the opening session, which will also be streamed on 📺.#LPS25
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Simonetta Cheli
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Just 1 day to #LPS25 — a pivotal moment for the EO community. With climate urgency rising and @esa’s Ministerial Council ahead, this is more than a meeting — it’s a catalyst for action. Don’t miss the first #Biomass images live on tomorrow!
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Simonetta Cheli
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RT @ESA_EO: One journey ends, another one is starting: @eumetsat's MetOp-SG A1 & @CopernicusEU Sentinel-5 have now docked in French Guiana.….
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Simonetta Cheli
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Honoured to host Charlotta Sund, CEO of @SwedishSpaceCorp, at ESA ESRIN today. SSC plays a key role in ESA’s EO missions, from ops to data. A great exchange on innovation, cooperation & the future of EO for climate and society. 🇪🇺🇸🇪
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Simonetta Cheli
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From GHGSat to Harmony, 🇨🇦 industry is helping shape the future of European Earth observation. At CM25, we look forward to deepening this trusted collaboration with @csa_asc. #ESAxCanada🍁.
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European Space Agency
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For over four decades, the Canada/ESA Cooperation Agreement has led to mutually beneficial activities in a wide range of space activities. From protecting our planet, exploring and discovering our Universe, to enhancing our respective autonomy and resilience, ESA and Canada have
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Simonetta Cheli
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RT @AschbacherJosef: It is an enormous pleasure to be in Canada. In today’s geopolitical and economic environment, the partnership between….
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Simonetta Cheli
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RT @ESA_EO: After six weeks at sea, the tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl and the team from @esa’s 2025 Advanced Ocean Training Course have safe….
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