European Ground Segment

The European Ground Segment is the network of ground-based facilities and equipment that support satellite operations and data handling for European space missions. It includes ground stations that communicate with satellites, processing centers that analyze data, and command centers that send instructions to satellites. Together, they ensure the satellites operate correctly, collect scientific data, and relay information back to Earth efficiently. This infrastructure is essential for satellite-based services like weather monitoring, navigation, Earth observation, and space research within Europe.