1 | 🌩️ SKYFORGE

SKYFORGE

Forge the skies. Shape the storms.

Overview

Skyforge is a real-time strategy and simulation game powered by European space technology. Using Copernicus Earth observation data (Sentinel-2 and Sentinel-3), Galileo positioning, and OpenStreetMap data, players can reshape real urban landscapes — adding trees, removing buildings, greening rooftops — and instantly see how those changes affect the local microclimate.

It turns complex climate science into an immersive, data-driven learning experience, showing how human actions reshape weather in real time.

The Problem

Climate and sustainability concepts are abstract and difficult to visualize. Educators, students, NGOs, and climate communicators lack engaging, intuitive tools to demonstrate environmental impact and urban climate dynamics.

The Solution

Skyforge transforms scientific data into an interactive urban climate sandbox. Players make changes and see measurable outcomes:

🌳 Urban greening → lower temperature

🏙️ Building density → increased heat island effect

Through play, users learn the mechanics of climate change mitigation and sustainable urban planning.

Use of EU Space Data

• Sentinel-2 & Sentinel-3 → land cover, vegetation, surface temperature

• Galileo → accurate real-world positioning and location-based gameplay

• OpenStreetMap → realistic urban environments

Real Copernicus data drives simulation and visualization — not just visuals.

Value Creation

• Makes climate impact tangible and interactive

• Bridges the gap between awareness and understanding

• Supports education, research, and public engagement in sustainability

Addresses the Cassini Hackathon themes: Emissions reporting, Sustainable living, and Climate change mitigation.

Technical Inventiveness

Integrates:

• Copernicus & Galileo APIs

• Real-time microclimate modeling

• Game engine simulation linked to live Earth data

A unique fusion of space data, environmental science, and interactive gameplay.

Business Viability

Potential models:

• Freemium educational platform

• Licensing to schools, NGOs, or EU climate education programs (Multiplayer version)

Long-term vision: an open-source, gamified environmental education platform.

App Code

Find the Code and How to Use on Github: https://github.com/henniphilo/Skyforge_Cassini_Hackathon

Team

Omio Horo  

Lead Developer

Web developer and consultant

Henrike Wiemann  

Technical Director

Theatre Artist and Software Developer

Martin Cutura  

Gameplay Designer

Air Traffic Controller turned Fullstack Hacker

Arthur Limpens  

Requirements Engineer

Experienced Founder with a demonstrated history of working in the consumer goods industry

Ana Pereira  

Data Scientist

Python backender and accountant

William Millette  

Business Development

Linguist and Software Developer

Pitch Hook

“What if you could forge the weather?” Skyforge turns real satellite data into a living, playable simulation — where every action reshapes the climate.