The European Space Agency's Sentinel-2 satellite captured before-and-after images of flash flooding in Nepal during the week of August 31 to September 4, 2026, documenting the extent of damage across the region.
At the same time, the ESA completed preparations for two Earth observation missions: FLEX and Sentinel-3C were sealed for launch operations. Daniel Neuenschwander and Julien-Alexandre Lamamy attended a MAGPIE signing ceremony related to the launch preparations.
The ESA uses satellite imagery to monitor natural disasters and environmental changes. Sentinel-2 and other Earth observation satellites in its fleet provide data to governments and disaster response agencies worldwide.
