Welcome to EnMAP
The German Spaceborne Imaging Spectrometer Mission
The Environmental Mapping and Analysis Program (EnMAP) is a German hyperspectral satellite mission that monitors and characterizes Earth’s environment on a global scale. EnMAP measures geochemical, biochemical and biophysical variables providing information on the status and evolution of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. More information about the main objectives and the status can be found on the mission page.
The planned schedule of upcoming priority acquisitions is available in the Foreground Mission
News
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Foreground Mission in “Winter Mode”
After successful foreground mission in Europe this year 2025, the mission will go into “Winter mode”:- Starting in November 2025, Europe will only be imaged south of the Alps, focusing on cloud‑free acquisitions.
- During the winter months, the focus will shift to the Southern Hemisphere.
- From mid-February 2026, the regular foreground mission in Europe will resume.
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Image of the month October 2025 -- Indian Summer, Canada
The image is located in the sparsely populated boreal region of the Côte Nord in Québec, bordered to the north by the Saint Lawrence River and characterized by the terrain of the Canadian Shield, extensive peatlands and mixed coniferous forests. In early October, the landscape displays characteristic "Indian Summer" colors - from lingering greens to vibrant oranges - illustrating the seasonal transition captured in the natural color image.
Location: 68d49'19.37''W, 47d46'59.70''N
2025/10/02, Band Combination: Natural color 45-28-9 = 647nm - 550nm - 459nm -- DT0000157166 -
Image of the month September 2025 -- Laguna Brava, Santa Fe, Argentina
The image covers a broad, flat agricultural plain in Argentina’s central Pampa, including Laguna Brava, surrounding grasslands, crop fields, and a network of rivers and ponds. Seasonal flooding and streams create temporary wetlands that regulate water flow and soil moisture. Small rural settlements rely on cattle ranching and crops, while the shallow seasonal Laguna Brava provides habitat for resident and migratory birds.
Location: 63d 5'22.76''W, 33d38' 0.15''S
2025/09/05, Band Combination: 151-108-28 = 1620nm - 1070nm - 550nm -- DT0000151928 -
Image of the month August 2025 -- Brisbane Gold Coast, Australia
Moreton Bay in Queensland, Australia, is bordered by Moreton and Stradbroke Islands and supports rich biodiversity across diverse habitats, including seagrass meadows, coral reefs, turtles, and migratory birds. Its environmental health is influenced by factors such as sedimentation and water quality. Located at the transition between tropical and temperate climates, the bay lies adjacent to the city of Brisbane, host of IGARSS 2025, and contains one of the highest densities of dugongs—a plant-eating marine mammal related to manatees—along Australia’s coast.
Location: 153d23'21.86''E, 27d26'10.31''S
2025/08/02, Band Combination: 36-28-8 = 594nm - 551nm - 454nm -- DT000014747374 -
Image of the month July 2025 -- Nighttime Volcano Eruption, Iceland
Iceland, with more than 30 active volcanic systems, is the largest and most active volcanic region in Europe. On the sparsely populated Reykjanes Peninsula, a volcanic eruption has occurred on July 16 near Grindavik on the Sundhnúkur crater row. It is is the ninth volcanic event in Iceland since the end of 2023. The night-time EnMAP image acquired on the same day reveals lava flowing from a fissure in the ground.
Location: 22d23'54.31''W, 63d50'55.55''N
2025/07/16, Band Combination: 193-149-75 = 2199nm - 1598nm - 864nm -- DT0000144741
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