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EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE HUB

European Space Agency’s new scientific facility for collaborative research on Earth system science

2027 Call for Participation for Universities: Science Hub Challenges

2027 Call for Participation for Universities: Science Hub Challenges

The European Space Agency (ESA) invites universities offering Master’s or PhD programmes in Earth Observation (EO), Environmental Science, Remote Sensing, or related fields to apply

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Science Hub Challenges 2026 kicked-off

Science Hub Challenges 2026 kicked-off

Educating the next generation of Earth Observation Scientists from Politecnico di Milano and Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, during the Science Hub Challenges 2026 Introduction The

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A New High-Resolution View of Major Ocean Currents

A New High-Resolution View of Major Ocean Currents

A recent study introduced GOXBT, a new gridded ocean product built from repeated expendable bathythermograph observations collected along major ship transects across the global ocean.

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About the Science Hub

The Earth System Science Hub is the new ESA facility for advanced Earth system and climate science studies. It is a centre of excellence for scientific collaboration, networking, and exchange of ideas, promoting a community response to the major science challenges of this decade, boosting the scientific output of ESA and its Member States and offering ESA expertise and infrastructure. 

How to get involved

Join us in the exploration of our planet by becoming part of the vibrant scientific community at the Science Hub. Our facility welcomes scientists from all domains of EO and Earth system science. Here’s how you can engage with the diverse opportunities Science Hub has to offer.

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