CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Sentinel-5P (S5P) is a satellite mission that is jointly operated by the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Netherlands Space Office (NSO), formerly the European Global Monitoring for Environment and Security program (GMES).

Detailed explanation-2: -ESA and EUMETSAT will coordinate the delivery of data from upwards of 30 satellites that form the Contributing Missions. The Copernicus space segment component is completed by a ground segment whose role is to provide access to Sentinel and Contributing Mission data.

Detailed explanation-3: -Copernicus is the European Union’s Earth observation programme, looking at our planet and its environment to benefit all European citizens. It offers information services that draw from satellite Earth Observation and in-situ (non-space) data. The European Commission manages the Programme.

Detailed explanation-4: -Copernicus, previously known as GMES (Global Monitoring for Environment and Security), is the European Union’s Earth observation programme.

Detailed explanation-5: -Copernicus is an EU programme aimed at developing European information services based on satellite Earth Observation and in situ (non space) data.