AETHER

AETHER is a collaborative European research and innovation project funded by the European Space Agency (ESA) under the EXPRO+ programme, in response to the ITT: “Opening the Black Box: Self-Explainable AI for Earth Observation “. The AETHER project is rooted in ESA’s FutureEO programme and Φ-lab strategy, which aim to push the frontiers of AI for Earth Observation. Building on decades of EO data, scientific excellence, and open innovation principles, AETHER aligns with European efforts to ensure trustworthy, transparent, and inclusive AI systems for sustainable development and climate action.