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Watch live: Earth Explorer 11 User Consultation Meeting

Written by  Monday, 07 July 2025 08:00
FutureEO

On 9 July 2025, leading scientists and experts in Earth observation will gather in Prague, Czechia, for a pivotal moment in Earth science – to delve into and debate the strengths of the two finalist candidate satellite missions, CAIRT and WIVERN, as they compete to be selected as ESA’s eleventh Earth Explorer.

Wednesday 9 July 2025 – programme (all times in CEST)

09:00 – Welcome and introductions

09:50 – CAIRT mission: Science (part 1)

10:25 – CAIRT mission: Technology

10:55 – Break

11:25 – CAIRT mission: Science (part 2)

11:55 – CAIRT mission: Programmatics

12:05 – CAIRT mission Q&A

12:50 – Lunch break

14:00 – WIVERN mission: Science (part 1)

14:35 – WIVERN mission: Technology

15:05 – Break

15:35 – WIVERN mission: Science (part 2)

16:05 – WIVERN mission: Programmatics

16:15 – WIVERN mission: Q&A

17:00 – Open discussion

18:00 – End

Earth Explorers, developed within ESA’s FutureEO programme, are pioneering missions that push the boundaries of satellite observation, using innovative technologies to unlock new insights about our planet. These missions don’t just advance science – they tackle pressing societal challenges related to food security, water availability, energy, natural resources, public health, weather and climate change.


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