ESA open-source software supports Germany’s TerraSAR-X:

Germany’s next-generation TerraSAR-X uses sophisticated ground infrastructure to deliver Earth observation data to scientists and commercial customers. Open-source software developed at ESA’s Operations Centre is helping to make the mission a success.

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