The final quarter of the year celebrated a momentous occasion that united two monumental European achievements: the third successful launch of a Sentinel-1 satellite and the triumphant third launch of Vega-C. Also discover how space imaging continues to transform our understanding of distant celestial bodies like the Sun and Mercury, while delivering practical solutions here on Earth. From mapping flood damage to enhancing agricultural productivity, space technology is proving essential in tackling real-world challenges.

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