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16th EU Space Conference – Interview with Simonetta Cheli, ESA

At the 16th European Space Conference, SpaceWatch.Global’s Editor-in-Chief Dr Emma Gatti spoke with Simonetta Cheli, ESA’s Director of Earth Observation Program. The conversation focuses on ESA’s projects related to sustainable development goals, such as food security and water management. It also discusses ESA’s role in facilitating government decisions based on data, specifically in the context of climate change. The interview concludes with a mention of upcoming projects and the integration of digital technologies in Earth observation.

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