Satellite applications for observing the Earth have existed for some time – Meteosat(1), for example, will be 50 years old in 2027 – but they are currently experiencing major developments.
To ensure access to critical raw materials, in the first half of 2025 the European Commission selected 60 strategic projects (47 within the EU and 13 outside the EU).
Integrating environmental aspects into product design in order to improve their environmental performance throughout their life cycle, this is the major goal of ecodesign.
