ESA Scout Missions
ESA's Scout mission line is a component of FutureEO for small satellites that demonstrate new Earth-observation techniques and add scientific measurements alongside larger Earth Explorer missions. It uses rapid, lower-cost development to test concepts and involve industry and academic teams. The line includes HydroGNSS for hydrological climate variables, NanoMagSat for Earth's magnetic field and ionosphere, and Tango for greenhouse-gas observations. Individual Scouts can comprise several satellites. This programme brings together their shared science and technology-development approach.
Identity
- Aliases
- ESA ScoutsESA Scout ProgrammeFutureEO ScoutsEarth Observation Scout Missions
- Domains
- spaceflight
- Name
- ESA Scout Missions
- Status
- active
- Types
- scienceresearchdevelopment
Details
- Description
- ESA's Scout mission line is a component of FutureEO for small satellites that demonstrate new Earth-observation techniques and add scientific measurements alongside larger Earth Explorer missions. It uses rapid, lower-cost development to test concepts and involve industry and academic teams. The line includes HydroGNSS for hydrological climate variables, NanoMagSat for Earth's magnetic field and ionosphere, and Tango for greenhouse-gas observations. Individual Scouts can comprise several satellites. This programme brings together their shared science and technology-development approach.
- Leads
- Parent Program
- Participants
- -
Assets & Meta
- Creation Time
- October 17, 2026 at 13:58:56 UTC
- Updated Time
- October 17, 2026 at 13:58:56 UTC