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Simon Proud @simonsat.bsky.social · 1d

It was great to be at @thalesaleniaspace.bsky.social last week to discuss the SIRIUS mission that is under consolidation as one of @esa.int's future SCOUT missions.

SIRIUS will examine land surface temperature, with a focus on urban heat islands and unique data for evapotranspiration models.

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Simon Proud @simonsat.bsky.social · 8d

Here are two images from the @esa.int / @ec.europa.eu Sentinel-2 mission showing the city of #Salalah in Southern Oman.

One pic from June, before the rainy season, and one from this week, after the rains. The hills around the city transform into a lush green landscape!

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Simon Proud @simonsat.bsky.social · 13d

An amazing change in the colour of the sea due to #Typhoon #Ragusa.

The first pic was taken by the @esa_earth Sentinel-2 mission a few days before the typhoon, the second pic taken after the typhoon, just a few hours ago.

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Simon Proud @simonsat.bsky.social · Sep 5

Nice to receive a little present from our @esa.int Sentinel-2 team, a Lego S2 satellite 😄

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Simon Proud @simonsat.bsky.social · Sep 3

Delighted to see that the next Meteosat satellite will launch on a European rocket.
MTG-I2 will complete the imaging constellation for Europe's next generation weather satellites, providing vital warnings for severe weather, wildfires, and more.

EUMETSAT @eumetsat.int · Sep 3

Following an extraordinary meeting of the EUMETSAT Council on 2 Sept, we can announce that MTG-I2 will launch on an Ariane 62 rocket, scheduled for 2026 🚀

MTG-I2 will help Europe’s NMHS further improve nowcasts of severe weather, vital for early warnings.

More on the decision here: bit.ly/3JDaC7H

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Simon Proud @simonsat.bsky.social · Aug 19

Am taking some time for relaxation in the Alps, so apologies for being slow to respond to messages and comments.

Will be back in the world of space-based Earth Observation soon, but for now im enjoying EO at slightly lower altitudes 🙂

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Simon Proud @simonsat.bsky.social · Aug 13

Congrats to my friends + colleagues across @esa.int , @eumetsat.int and @ec.europa.eu.

MetOp-SG is exciting, a big leap forward for weather prediction.

I think the key thing will be watching how scientists combine data from the different instruments to understand our planet. Lots of potential 😀

European Space Agency @esa.int · Aug 13

Liftoff of Ariane 6 flight #VA264 launching Metop-SG-A1 and Copernicus Sentinel-5A to orbit!

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CNES @cnes.fr · Aug 12

📷 Premières images d’#Ariane6 sur son pas de tir.
🚀 Le vol #VA264 mettra en orbite Metop-SG-A1 et Copernicus Sentinel-5.
✅ Revue de préparation au lancement : nominale
☁️ Météo favorable
📅 Décollage prévu le 13 août à 02h37 (heure de Paris)

ESA Space Transport @transport.esa.int · Aug 12

🤝There they stand.
📷First views of #Ariane6 on the launch pad.
🚀 Flight #VA264 will take Metop-SG-A1 and Copernicus Sentinel-5 to orbit
✅Launch readiness review: GO
☁️Weather looks good
📅Liftoff 13 August 02:37 CEST
🔴Watch live: www.esa.int/Applications...

Looking down at Ariane 6 from the top floor of its mobile hangar

View of the top of Ariane 6 with MetOp-SG-A1 inside

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Simon Proud @simonsat.bsky.social · Aug 11

I saw that a new version of chatGPT has been released - gave it a quick try to write some simple python code...same garbage as the previous version.

Now it's telling me that GPT is right and the python docs are wrong.

At least for me, the AI bubble has well and truly popped 😆

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Simon Proud @simonsat.bsky.social · Aug 2

To me, the Netherlands is remarkably anthopogenic place, nature is subjugated, everything is concrete and construction: Why have a garden when you can have space for a second car?

Glad to have found a house that retains some nature.

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Simon Proud @simonsat.bsky.social · Jul 30

Agreed, the pics without Rayleigh correction look much ‘nicer’,IMO

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Simon Proud @simonsat.bsky.social · Jul 30

Satpy can preserve this.

Simon Proud @simonsat.bsky.social · Jul 18

Nice to visit Thales Alenia Space in Madrid this week to discuss future satellite missions.

Thanks for the tour of the clean room! Lots of exciting work going on 😃

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Simon Proud @simonsat.bsky.social · Jul 9

Large #wildfires burning in Syria, seen yesterday by the
Copernicus / @esaearth.esa.int Sentinel-2 mission.

As well as the fires themselves, you can see a huge region that's already been burned - all that Brown-coloured bit in the middle.

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Simon Proud @simonsat.bsky.social · Jul 4

Yes, congrats @fpappenberger.bsky.social ! That's wonderful news!

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Simon Proud @simonsat.bsky.social · Jul 2

I just got an email auto-reply saying:
"Hello, I'm away from my desk. I will reply when I'm back."

I love the vagueness. Are they away for a sandwich, or away visiting the North Pole? 😂

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Simon Proud @simonsat.bsky.social · Jul 2

Satellite sees satellite! 😮

The @noaa.gov GOES-18 satellite saw @eumetsat.int's MTG-S1 satellite as it blasted off from Florida last night.

See that little bright dot in the middle of the image? That's the @spacex.extwitter.link rocket!

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EUMETSAT @eumetsat.int · Jul 1

Europe’s 1st geostationary sounder satellite has launched! 🚀

MTG-S1 will transform weather forecasting & early warnings with new atmospheric data.

The satellite also carries the Sentinel-4 mission & will provide data that can be used to protect communities & strengthen resilience: bit.ly/4l9c5jR

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Simon Proud @simonsat.bsky.social · Jun 26

Today we signed the study contract for our @esa.int SCOUT missions.

Am excited to be the science officer for SIRIUS, one of the missions, that aims to explore urban heat islands.

These missions are fast, with compressed development, and I'm looking forward to seeing the progress! 🚀🛰

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Simon Proud @simonsat.bsky.social · Jun 25

Today at Living Planet #LPS25 come along to our session on the Sentinel2 mission!

Some good talks about the current generation of Sentinel 2, and the next generation.

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Simon Proud @simonsat.bsky.social · Jun 24

Day 2 of Living Planet! #LPS25

Do you want to learn about what's new with the next generation of Sentinel-2 and Sentinel-3?

Come along to our session at 11.30, room E1!

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Simon Proud @simonsat.bsky.social · Jun 23

Ever wondered what's inside a satellite?

Here's a nice simple example from Airbus about what's inside Sentinel-2!

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Simon Proud @simonsat.bsky.social · Jun 23

Arriving at a very sunny #LPS25!

Keen to talk to as many people as possible, especially about sentinel 2 and 3. Let me know what you like, what you want, what you do!

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Simon Proud @simonsat.bsky.social · Jun 23

Are you going to be at Living Planet #LPS25 today?

If so, join us between 14:00 and 17:45 for two sessions celebrating 10-years of Sentinel-2!
Come listen to some of the highlights, and get insights into what comes next.

And, if that doesn't tempt you, there will also be cake! 😀

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Simon Proud @simonsat.bsky.social · Jun 22

Back in Vienna, back at the UN!
Now time for #LPS25 🚀

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