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NCEO Welcomes Confirmation of UK Earth Observation Data Hub Continuation

The National Centre for Earth Observation (NCEO) is pleased to announce the continued support for the UK Earth Observation Data Hub (EODH), following confirmation of funding that will secure the service for at least the next four years.

NCEO has been awarded a further year of funding from UK Research and Innovation’s Natural Environment Research Council (UKRI-NERC), extending support until 31 March 2027. This funding enables NCEO to continue delivering the Earth Observation Data Hub on behalf of the UK Space Agency (UKSA), providing the UK community with a powerful platform for accessing and processing Earth observation (EO) data.

Access to Data and Tools for the UK Community

The EODH system is already live and available to users across the UK. Researchers, businesses and government users are invited to register and begin using the service by creating an account on the EODH website.

The platform provides access to a wide range of both public and commercial EO data sources, alongside advanced processing infrastructure designed to support innovation, research and operational applications.

A Strong National Consortium

The EODH is delivered by a strong consortium led by NCEO, working in partnership with leading organisations including the Centre for Environmental Data Analysis (CEDA) and the University of Leicester, Satellite Applications Catapult, Met Office, and NPL and others across the UK EO and digital infrastructure landscape.

Long-Term Commitment from the UK Space Agency

Looking ahead, the UK Space Agency has confirmed that an additional three years of funding will follow the current award. This provides confidence that the EODH will continue operating as a national capability for at least four years in total, offering continuity and stability for its growing user base spanning academia, industry and government.

This sustained investment marks an important step in the development of the EODH as a long-term operational platform. From 2027–28, the service will transition from its current development phase into a fully operational, industry-delivered capability.

This transition will be achieved through a competitive procurement process led by the UK Space Agency. The first step in this process has already been announced and can be viewed here.

NCEO will play an active role in supporting this transition.

I am delighted at the success of NCEO and its partners in delivering this new infrastructure for the UK. We have shown that development overseen by a technically skilled team enables the power of academic digital and Earth observation expertise to be matched with that of industry to provide a breakthrough product.

The transition to operational, industry-procured delivery is a validation of both the quality of the work and the vision behind this national capability. This achievement is especially due to the outstanding efforts of our NCEO staff at the Centre for Environmental Data Analysis (CEDA) at RAL Space and in Leicester.”
Professor John Remedios
NCEO Executive Director

Supporting the UK’s Earth Observation Ambitions

The continuation of the EODH reinforces the UK’s commitment to advancing Earth observation science and applications, ensuring that users across sectors have access to world-class data and tools to address environmental, economic and societal challenges.