Earth Observation Satellites

By observing the Earth from space, satellites provide essential information on ocean, ice, land environments, and the atmosphere. Earth-observation satellites help us monitor and protect our environment, manage our resources, and ensure the safety and security of Canadians. Satellite imagery and expertise is also used to support global humanitarian efforts and sustainable development.

Canadian operational satellites

RADARSAT-2 (MDA)
SCISAT (CSA)

Canadian satellites in development

PCW (CSA)
RADARSAT Constellation (CSA)
RADARSAT-1 (CSA)

International satellites with Canadian instruments/collaboration

CLOUDSAT (NASA)
TERRA (NASA)
ENVISAT (ESA)
SMOS (ESA)
Odin (Sweden)

Other non operational Canadian satellites and instruments

VIKING (Sweden)
UARS (NASA)

The EOAU division manages programs and activities that support and promote the development and use of Earth Observation (EO) technologies and applications. For more information...