Images from Space

Satellite images show our planet from new angles and in the most unusual colors. But they’re not just beautiful to look at! They help gather information whose analysis makes an invaluable contribution to our understanding of the Earth system and the changes it is undergoing.

But how does this work? What do these silent observers—the satellites—look like? What data do they provide, and how do they help us understand the highly dynamic processes on our planet and recognize the role humans play in them?