Copernicus is the world-leading European Earth observation programme, offering open and free data, information and services that substantially contribute to socio-economic benefits, as well as smart, sustainable and inclusive growth.
It fosters the development of innovative solutions in many domains and helps to achieve the priorities of the European Union, such as the Green Deal and making Europe fit for the digital age. In 2020, the Copernicus programme grew further with the launch of the Copernicus Sentinel-6 satellite – an expansion of the Sentinel family by a new member to survey the global rise in sea level.
In the last 10 years, the Copernicus Masters has supported the use of Copernicus data in highly innovative solutions to tackle environmental and societal challenges. The submissions for the Copernicus Masters this year open on 19 April.