ERS-1 first image: solving the mystery
ESA’s first Earth observation mission dedicated to understanding our planet, the European Remote Sensing satellite (ERS-1), was launched into orbit on 17 July 1991. At the time, it was the most sophisticated Earth observation spacecraft developed and launched by Europe.
Thirty years ago, as the team went through the launch and early-orbit phase, the first synthetic aperture radar images were awaited in Kiruna and Fucino. Featuring video footage taken in 1991, the team involved tells the story of the anxious moments and important breakthroughs they made as the first images arrived. Get an insider view into the problem-solving moments from inside one of ESA’s processing rooms.
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Hello my name is Maeva and I would like to ask you when the next selection to become an astronaut will take place
Great story! Really cool to hear the account from the very people that were there at the time. The first of many successes for the ESA <3
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Thanks for sharing. Fascinating story!
Vive l'Europe! Applause for science!
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This is why we love ESA
30 years ago! My goodness, how time flies!
Hello
So, Europe had a Hubble-moment too 30 years ago but the solution was a lot quicker, no need for space walks to fix optics 🙂
can you guys give us more documentaries like this ??
Good job
I wonder how much it costs to build your spy satellite. Can you see me now. Im send an encrypted mores code
Why imaging was not tested on ground?