Arctic and Sub-Arctic Regions
Funds Kick-start studies that use satellites to support safe, sustainable Arctic development.
Arctic and Sub-Arctic Regions is a European Space Agency Kick-start Activity that funds companies developing space-enabled services for the Arctic and sub-Arctic, aimed at local authorities, oil and gas operators, mining companies, offshore energy producers, fishing and food producers, timber producers, and tourism and shipping operators — covering safe economic development, arctic shipping, and e…
ESA is looking for companies proposing space-enabled services for the Arctic and sub-Arctic, aimed at local authorities, oil and gas operators, mining companies, offshore energy producers, fishing and food producers, timber producers, and tourism and shipping operators. Relevant topics include safe economic development, arctic shipping, and environmental monitoring and protection.
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