Copernicus’ colourful picture of Earth

Space-based cameras are able to capture the beauty of Mother Nature from a unique viewpoint. The ESA’s fleet of satellites watching over Earth, as part of the Copernicus programme, captured this visually stunning shot of the Flinders Ranges, a mountainous location in southern Australia, on 31 December 2019. However, this image – snapped by Copernicus Sentinel-2 – was only recently released on 31 July 2020. Depicted in false colour, the shot showcases a fabulous array of vibrancy and curves, emphasising Earth’s geological features.