LEONSEGS project successfully hosted its first online workshop, “Earth Observation Data: Bridging the Gap Between New Space Players and Users, on 17 June 2025. The event brought together New Space Players and EO services users to explore the transformative potential of Earth Observation (EO) platforms across numerous sectors, including agriculture, environmental monitoring, urban planning, finance, and more.

The workshop commenced with a compelling keynote speech on “Earth Observation based workflows and services for Environmental and Sustainability Reporting”, delivered by Thomas Blaschke from the University of Salzburg. Thomas Blaschke emphasised the crucial role of EO and geospatial in environmental and compliance monitoring and reporting, highlighting the impact of international regulations like the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) in driving automated geospatial workflows. His insights provided a clear vision of automated reporting through EO and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data, new market opportunities, and the role of geospatial workflows in enhancing transparency and sustainability in traditional and evolving market segments. The presentation also highlighted how satellite technologies aid companies in tracking their environmental footprint and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) compliance.

Following the keynote, Álvaro Núñez Martínez presented the LEONSEGS solution, a Multi-mission Earth Observation Ground Segment Service Platform. This segment delved into how LEONSEGS, a federated environment, enables EO data providers to collaborate through harmonised interfaces, managed by a central automated multi-mission service, to produce complex EO products tailored for end-users.

The event culminated in a dynamic Roundtable Discussion on “Opportunities for New Space Players and Actionable Insights for Users.” Moderated by Kathrin Lenvain, New Space Players like Josep Pino (Aistech Space) and João Bentes (GEOSAT), alongside industry representative like Juan Suárez Beltran (GMV) and an EO data end-user Helena Bergstedt (b.geos), explored the opportunities presented by cutting-edge EO solutions.

 

Your Opinion Matters: Shape the Future of LEONSEGS!

The insightful discussions and interactions during the workshop were invaluable. As we continue to develop the LEONSEGS platform, your perspective is truly critical for aligning our solution with real-world operational needs and maximising its usefulness for both New Space Players and EO data users.
We invite all interested in contributing to provide their feedback via our anonymous survey. Your input will directly influence the next generation of EO solutions.

➡️ Provide your feedback here: https://forms.gle/ChjrCzNW57ze3sA97

 

Missed the Workshop? Watch the Recording!

For those who couldn’t attend or wish to revisit the sessions, the full workshop recording is now available: