EarthCARE data availability on ESA MAAP Catalog and Data Access
On July 31 late afternoon, an issue temporarily interrupted EarthCARE data ingestion on the ESA MAAP platform. The issue was resolved on Monday, August 3, and data ingestion services have been fully restored. Backlog data processing is currently underway in parallel with regular, ongoing data ingestion.
Scheduled Maintenance Notice – ESA MAAPÂ Product Algorithm Laboratory (PAL)Â service – 16 July 2026, 12:30 – 15:30 UTC (14:30 – 17:30 CEST).
Please be advised that the ESA MAAP Product Algorithm Laboratory will be unavailable during the above maintenance window. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this time.
Scheduled Maintenance Notice – ESA MAAP Explorer service – 16 July 2026, 08:00 – 10:00 UTC (10:00 – 12:00 CEST).
Please be advised that the Explorer service of ESA MAAP will be unavailable during the above maintenance window. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this time.
Scheduled Maintenance Notice – ESA MAAP Product Algorithm Laboratory (PAL) and Explorer Services – 13/16 July 2026
Please be advised that a planned infrastructure upgrade activity will be performed on the ESA MAAP Product Algorithm Laboratory (PAL) and Explorer services clusters. No service disruption is foreseen; however slight performance degradation could be experienced during the activity peak. Explorer cluster: 13 July 2026 8:00/12:00 UTC (10:00/14:00 CEST) PAL...
Scheduled Maintenance Notice – ESA MAAP Product Algorithm Laboratory (PAL) – 25 June 2026, 12:30 – 14:30 UTC (14:30 – 16:30 CEST).
Please be advised that the Product Algorithm Laboratory (PAL) of ESA MAAP will be unavailable during the above maintenance window. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this time.
Scheduled Maintenance Notice – ESA MAAP Catalog & Explorer – 10 June 2026, 8:00 – 10:00 UTC (10:00 – 12:00 CEST).
Please be advised that the Catalog and Explorer services of ESA MAAP will be unavailable during the above maintenance window. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this time.
Scheduled Maintenance Notice – ESA MAAP Product Algorithm Laboratory (PAL) – 26 May 2026, 12:30 – 14:30 UTC (14:30 – 16:30 CEST).
Please be advised that the Biomass/EarthCARE Product Algorithm Laboratory (PAL) of ESA MAAP will be unavailable during the above maintenance window. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this time.
Scheduled Maintenance Notice – ESA MAAP Catalog and Explorer Services – 18 May 2026, 06:15 – 06:45 UTC (08:15 – 08:45 CEST)
Please be advised that the ESA MAAP Catalog and Explorer services will be unavailable during the above maintenance window due to planned infrastructure activities. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this time.
Scheduled Maintenance Notice – ESA MAAP – Product Algorithm Laboratory – 5 May 2026, 12:30 – 14:30 UTC (14:30 – 16:30 CEST)
Please be advised that the Biomass/EarthCARE Product Algorithm Laboratory (PAL) of the ESA MAAP platform will be unavailable during the above maintenance window. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this time.
Scheduled Maintenance Notice – ESA MAAP Product Algorithm Laboratory (PAL) – April 15th from 15:30 to 17.30 CEST (13:30 – 15:30 UTC)
Please be advised that the Biomass/EarthCARE Product Algorithm Laboratory (PAL) will be unavailable during the above maintenance windows. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this time.
Scheduled Maintenance Notice – ESA MAAP IAM Service – April 2nd 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00 CEST (08:00 – 09:00 UTC)
Please be advised that the ESA MAAP IAM Service will undergo scheduled maintenance on Thursday, 2 April 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00 CEST (08:00 - 09:00 UTC). During this time, users may experience a brief service interruption lasting a few minutes.
Scheduled Maintenance Notice – ESA MAAP Product Algorithm Laboratory (PAL) – 30 March 2026, from 14:00 to 16:00 CEST (12:00 – 14:00 UTC)
Please be advised that the Biomass/EarthCARE Product Algorithm Laboratory (PAL) will be unavailable during the above maintenance windows. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this time.
Scheduled Maintenance Notice – ESA MAAP Product Algorithm Laboratory (PAL) – 09 March 2026, from 09:30 to 11:00 CET (08:30 – 10:00 UTC)
Please be advised that the Biomass/EarthCARE Product Algorithm Laboratory (PAL) will be unavailable during the above maintenance windows. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this time.
ESA’s 2026 EarthCARE MAAP Hackathon
You are invited to the first EarthCARE MAAP Hackathon! The main objectives of the hackathon are to: Explore the usage of EarthCARE data through the mission's Collaborative Environment hosted on the ESA MAAP: All EC data are now open, free, and accessible through the MAAP, which provides computing capabilities co-located with the data, along with a...
The recording of the Webinar “Introduction to ESA MAAP Product Algorithm Laboratory (PAL)” are now available:
The introductory webinar on the ESA MAAP Product Algorithm Laboratory (PAL), held on 19 February 2026, demonstrated how this collaborative environment simplifies the transition from local code to scalable cloud processing. Highlights included PAL’s main features and processing tools. 🎥 Watch the recording here
ESA MAAP Webinar: an introduction to Product Algorithm Laboratory (PAL)
The introductory session on the ESA MAAP Product Algorithm Laboratory (PAL) took place on 19 February 2026. It demonstrated how this collaborative environment simplifies the transition from local code to scalable cloud processing. The session covered the platform’s main features, with particular emphasis on the processing component, and concluded with a...
Scheduled Maintenance Notice – ESA MAAP Product Algorithm Laboratory (PAL) – 12 Feb 2026, from 10:00 to 12:00 CET (09:00 – 11:00 UTC) and Catalogue from 14.30 to 15:30 CET (13:30 – 14:30 UTC)
Please be advised that the Biomass/EarthCARE Product Algorithm Laboratory (PAL) and the Catalogue of the ESA MAAP platform will be unavailable during the above maintenance windows. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this time.
Scheduled Maintenance Notice – ESA MAAP – Product Algorithm Laboratory (PAL) – 29 Jan 2026, from 14:00 to 15:00 CET (13:00 – 14:00 UTC).
Please be advised that the Biomass/EarthCARE Product Algorithm Laboratory (PAL) of the ESA MAAP platform will be unavailable during the above maintenance window. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this time.
ESA MAAP Product Algorithm Laboratory (PAL) Webinar – 19 February 10:00 CET (09:00 UTC)
You are invited to the upcoming Product Algorithm Laboratory (PAL) Webinar. This session will provide a comprehensive introduction to the PAL ecosystem, presenting the Processing Component and highlighting its core functionalities. Whether you are a new user or looking to optimize your current workflow, the webinar is open to anyone interested...
Changes to the queryable names into a near-future version of the ESA MAAP Catalog
A new version of the Catalog will be soon made available in ESA MAAP. The new release introduces updates to the handling of queryables attributes, ensuring alignment with the STAC API specification and improving consistency across services. According to the STAC API specification, queryables must not be used as HTTP...
Unplanned maintenance
The Explorer component is currently unavailable due to unforeseen maintenance; we are actively working to restore full service. We will provide an update on estimated resolution time as soon as possible. Â
Scheduled Maintenance Notice: Kubernetes Cluster Upgrade
Please be advised that ESA MAAP will perform a general update of the underlying Kubernetes clusters to enhance the stability and performance of the provisioned services. Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 Â Activity Cluster Start Time (CET) Start Time (UTC) Catalog and Data Access Upgrade Start 09:00 CET 08:00 Product Algorithm Laboratory (PAL) Upgrade Start 11:30 CET 10:30 Explorer Upgrade Start 14:30 CET 13:30 Â The upgrade is designed to...
ESA MAAP Data Retrieval from the PAL, information to the users
Please be informed that currently the processors of the PAL cannot correctly retrieve data from the ESA MAAP catalogue due to an ongoing ingestion issue. As a temporary workaround, you can upload your own data to My Storage/Uploaded data and use it as input for your processors and algorithms. We expect...
New User Guides for the Product Algorithm Laboratory (PAL) now available
We are pleased to announce the release of the new User Guides for the Product Algorithm Laboratory (PAL). These guides provide essential information to ensure optimal access to and use of the collaborative environment within ESA MAAP. Designed to support users at every step, the guides will be continuously updated and expanded...
Help Shape the Future of ESA’s Data Access Services
Thank you to everyone who participated in the recent online survey aimed at improving ESA’s data access services. The survey is now closed as of 22 July. Your feedback will play a vital role in shaping the future of Earth observation data access, including services related to Earth Explorers, Heritage Missions,...
Discover our ESA MAAP Services
ESA MAAP aggregates and catalogues data of various Earth Observation missions, providing users with access to high-resolution imagery, satellite observations, and ancillary datasets. By providing access to a so comprehensive suite of data, users are empowered to conduct in-depth analysis, derive meaningful insights, and address a broad spectrum of research applications. In...
The service is opening
Today marks the launch of ESA MAAP, an innovative service that allows users to run processors on demand. This cutting-edge platform is designed to meet the needs of developers, researchers, and businesses looking for powerful computing solutions.