What ESSI Means For You
Space sustainability isn't just about satellites - it's about the services that power modern life.
Space In Your Daily Life
Satellite services have become essential to modern life. From the moment you wake up and check the weather forecast to the time you use GPS navigation, from financial transactions to emergency services - our life on Earth depends on space.
Space sustainability matters to everyone because these services matter to everyone.
Services You Rely On
Navigation & Timing
GPS and other satellite navigation systems guide everything from your phone's map app to aircraft and shipping. The same satellites provide precise timing for financial markets, power grids, and telecommunications.
Weather Forecasting
Weather satellites enable the forecasts that help you plan your day - and the early warning systems that save lives during severe weather events.
Communications
Satellites carry television broadcasts, enable global internet connectivity, and provide communications for remote areas, ships at sea, and aircraft in flight.
Earth Observation
Satellites monitor climate change, track deforestation, assist agriculture, and provide imagery for mapping services. They're essential tools for understanding and protecting our planet.
What's At Stake
If we don't protect the space environment, we risk losing access to these services. Space debris and orbital congestion don't just threaten satellites - they threaten the infrastructure that modern society depends on.
ESSI works to ensure that space remains safe and accessible for future generations, protecting the services that benefit billions of people every day.
How You Can Help
Space sustainability starts with awareness. By understanding how space affects your daily life, you become part of the solution. Share what you learn, support sustainable space policies, and stay informed about developments in this critical area.
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