A satellite earth observation antenna for the Data Acquisition Station (DAS) recently arrived at the Port of Limassol, according to an announcement by the ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence.

The advanced earth observation data reception antenna is a sophisticated system designed to receive information from satellites that monitor the Earth. This infrastructure is considered a crucial tool for observing our planet from space.

The antenna will be installed at the facilities of CYTA, marking the culmination of years of effort and coordinated work by the ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence, based in Limassol.

The installation was made possible thanks to €3.9 million in funding through the European EXCELSIOR program under Horizon 2020 (Teaming), with contributions from the Republic of Cyprus. The project is implemented by the Cyprus University of Technology, under which the ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence was founded.

The satellite station stands out for its unique capabilities, as it can simultaneously receive data from three different frequency bands from low-Earth-orbit satellites. “This critical infrastructure serves not only Cyprus but the broader region of the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East, supporting current and future satellite missions,” the announcement highlights.

In practical terms, it means near real-time availability of satellite data, contributing to the effective response to critical challenges such as natural disasters, maritime surveillance, and climate monitoring.

Its extended coverage, high resolution, and rapid data reception make satellite remote sensing a particularly powerful and economically sustainable tool for observing the Earth, the statement concludes.