GOCE

Environment

GOCE gravity satellite data helps produce tool for geothermal energy development

A team of scientists have used readings from ESA's Gravity field and steady-state Ocean Circulation Explorer to produce an online tool designed to make it easier than ever to locate potential geothermal energy extraction sites.
Space

GOCE becomes first satellite to detect an earthquake from space

The European Space Agency’s (ESA’s) Gravity Field and Steady-State Ocean Circulation Explorer (GOCE) is the first satellite to detect an earthquake from space.