Copernicus observation program is the world’s largest single earth observation programme.
It is directed by the European Commission in partnership with ESA.
It consists of constellation of seven Sentinel Earth observation satellites. The first satellite of the series was launched in April 2014.
It aims at achieving a global, continuous, autonomous, high quality, wide range Earth observation capacity by providing accurate, timely and easily accessible information.
It also aims at improving the management of the environment, understand and mitigate the effects of climate change, and ensure civil security.
Copernicus observation program is successor of previous European Envisat program which operated from 2002 to 2012.
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