The project focuses on connecting Copernicus satellite data with the right people, in the right place, at the right time. By combining smart data compression with satellite broadband connectivity from Eutelsat’s low Earth orbit OneWeb constellation for satellite communications, large datasets can be delivered quickly and reliably, even to locations where fibre or mobile networks are weak, overloaded or simply unavailable.

Even in well‑connected regions, handling the large volumes of satellite data can be difficult and time‑consuming. The familiar images we see from orbit are the result of multiple processing steps that turn raw measurements into visual patterns we can understand; a complex chain that sits between data capture and the final picture. GeoVille’s platform helps bridge this gap by allowing users to pick out exactly the data relevant to their task, instead of having to search through entire archives or manage heavy processing themselves.

A year after launching the project, the platform has advanced three main services. The SatAlert service provides early warnings for wildfire, flood and drought risks by providing automated, satellite-based monitoring. By evaluating many forecast sources daily, assessing the highest risk and sending alerts when needed, it helps authorities and organisations act sooner. The EO Streaming Service lets users explore years of satellite data directly in a web browser, with smooth performance even when there’s limited connectivity. Finally, the Archive Builder Service allows users to create and store tailored datasets for specific regions and time periods, making future access faster and more efficient.

Developed under ESA’s Sunrise Partnership Project within the programme for Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems (ARTES), and supported by the Austrian Space Agency, these services address a key gap: the distance between satellites in orbit and people making decisions on the ground. By making Copernicus data more accessible, the OneWeb Copernicus Data Hub helps turn Europe’s space technologies into practical support, strengthening resilience, safety and sustainability.