July 9, 2025|
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|5 months agoSwitzerland to Launch CHF100m Earth Observation Centre in Lucerne
ETH Zurich announces groundbreaking Earth Observation Centre funded by CHF100 million Bucherer estate donation, marking major advancement in Swiss space research capabilities
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- ETH Zurich is establishing a new Earth Observation Centre in the canton of Lucerne.
- The project is funded by a CHF 100 million donation from the estate of Jörg G. Bucherer.
- Thomas Zurbuchen, an astrophysicist, will head the new Earth Observation Center.
- The centre aims to use AI to link data from satellites, drones, and measuring stations for disaster detection and agriculture.
- Construction is scheduled for completion by 2030.
By The Numbers
CHF 100 million
Donation Amount
CHF 2.8 million
Infrastructure Investment
100
Jobs Created
2030
Completion Year
They Said
"This now represents an opportunity to take research and knowledge transfer in the field of Earth observation to a new level."