Tag #Open Cosmos

What immediate impact will the Balearic Islands' new climate-monitoring satellite have on managing the region's tourism-dependent economy?

The Balearic Islands are launching their first climate-monitoring satellite, designed to analyze the impact of mass tourism (45% of the region's GDP) on ecosystems and the local economy. The satellite, orbiting at 300km, will make fifteen daily passes, collecting real-time data on coastal ecosystems, forests, water resources, and more. This 4.2 million euro project, primarily funded by European Recovery and Resilience funds, aims to provide objective data for sustainable tourism management.