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Imagine a world where Earth observation (EO) is not restricted by complex systems, high costs, or remote institutions. Instead, EO is modular, secure, and sovereign, and is designed to facilitate collaboration, local innovation, and resilience. Domino-E (https://domino-e.eu/) is an EU-funded R&I project that contributes to this domain.
Earth Observation at a Crossroads
Demand for timely and accurate Earth observation (EO) data has never been greater. Applications range from monitoring climate change and urbanization to ensuring food security, managing biodiversity, and responding to disasters. However, despite this growing need, the Earth observation (EO) ecosystem is still dominated by expensive and exclusive platforms, as well as large-scale systems, which restrict access to, and the development and expansion of, EO services. This centralised model is becoming increasingly misaligned with today’s realities. As data sovereignty and technological self-reliance become vital for governments, research institutions, and local actors, the limitations of the current system are more than just inconvenient: they pose critical vulnerabilities. Security concerns, dependency on single providers, and rigid, opaque architectures not only threaten innovation but also undermine the resilience of societies that rely on EO to navigate complex global challenges.
Domino-Architecture: A New Paradigm of Modularity and Sovereignty
The Domino architecture is based on open standards that have been agreed upon by key stakeholders in the European Earth Observation (EO) community. It reimagines how EO services are created, combined, and delivered. The vision is clear: to create a modular system in which complex EO workflows are broken down into flexible, reusable, interoperable components known as ‘Dominoes’ that can be adapted to meet the needs of various users, including urban planners, climate researchers, and emergency responders. What sets Domino-E apart is its commitment to this architectural approach and its inclusive innovation strategy. It was one of the first projects to actively invite SMEs to co-develop modular building blocks for satellite communication and ground station management, with project partners openly sharing their experiences and expectations: Domino-E breaks down the traditional barriers to entry, bringing a new approach to an area often dominated by large institutions.
Shaping a Resilient, Modular Future for Earth Observation
Technological progress and our ability to share, adapt, and protect the tools and data that inform critical decisions will define the future of Earth observation, ranging from climate action to crisis response. Rather than big players imposing the next step, the market itself is increasingly demanding new levels of flexibility, security, and sovereignty. In response to this shift, Domino-E is facilitating the deployment of solutions in secure, sovereign environments tailored to the specific requirements of nations, organizations, and communities.
To find out more, watch the Domino-E Webinar Series on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@dominoeheurope) to hear from the people driving this change, or visit OIKOPLUS (www.oikoplus.com) — Domino-E’s communication and dissemination lead — at the ESA-hosted Living Planet Symposium (https://lps25.esa.int/) in Vienna. The team will be hosting a booth where they will answer questions, showcase progress, and invite new collaborators to join the conversation. Let’s modularize! Let’s decentralize. Together, let’s democratize Earth observation.
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