Copernicus Operations

Discover more about the main Copernicus Operations services, managed by ESRIN, permitting the data collection and distribution worldwide

Step 1

Mission Planning

The Mission Planning Service prepares the observation and downlink plans for fully exploiting the satellite capabilities

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Step 2

Data Acquisition

The Data Acquisition Service manages the downlink of satellite images by Ground Segment antennas and orbiting satellites of EDRS

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Step 3

Production Services

Every satellite has its Production Service, which processes raw data and checks quality to comply with the high standard of the Copernicus programme

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Step 4

Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem

The Data Access is the main interface point where End Users can download the Copernicus Sentinels image products

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Step 5

Long-Term Data Archiving

Long-term Data Archiving ensures the storage of the essential mission data, verifying the data integrity

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Step 6

Services Operations Coordination

Service Operations Coordination manages the overall processes monitoring and information flow between the Ground Segment and End Users

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ESOC

Flight Operations Service

FOS is responsible for the transmission of the commands to the satellite and the reception of the status telemetry

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