International Charter: Space and Major Disasters

The International Charter: Space and Major Disasters is a durable international space-agency programme that provides Earth-observation satellite data and expert-derived information products for disaster response worldwide. Initiated by ESA and CNES in 1999, it operates a 24/7 activation service, coordinates recurring multi-agency disaster-response operations, and rotates its Charter lead every six months.

Identity

Aliases: International Charter Space and Major DisastersThe International CharterSpace and Major Disasters Charter
Domains: spaceflight
Name: International Charter: Space and Major Disasters
Status: active
Types: operationsinfrastructuredevelopment

Details

Description: The International Charter: Space and Major Disasters is a durable international space-agency programme that provides Earth-observation satellite data and expert-derived information products for disaster response worldwide. Initiated by ESA and CNES in 1999, it operates a 24/7 activation service, coordinates recurring multi-agency disaster-response operations, and rotates its Charter lead every six months.
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Start Date: 1999

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Creation Time: August 15, 2026 at 12:16:08 UTC
Updated Time: August 15, 2026 at 17:05:27 UTC

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Official Urls: https://disasterscharter.org/about-the-charterhttps://www.esa.int/Applications/Observing_the_Earth/International_Charter_Space_and_Major_Disastershttps://space.gov.ae/en/media-center/news/1/5/2026/uae-assumes-leadership-of-the-international-charter-space-and-major-disasters