The expected economic advantages deriving from a free and open policy for Sentinel data are graphically shown in this short cartoon where the Sentinel satellites are represented as 'geese laying golden eggs'. <br /> <br />Use the following link to read the ESA article: <br />http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Observing_the_Earth/GMES/GMES_and_data_like_geese_and_golden_eggs