Incredible footage shows what Vancouver looks like from space (VIDEO)

The European Space Agency has released incredible video footage of Vancouver seen from their satellite Copernicus Sentinel-2.

Here are some out-of-this-world photos of Vancouver from high above:

Can you spot UBC or downtown?

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The Burrard Inlet to the north of Vancouver: Spot the ships!

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The Fraser River Delta to the south

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The Fraser River gushing into the Strait of Georgia

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Bits and pieces of Vancouver Island

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Clouds over the Strait of Juan de Fuca, the international boundary between Canada and the United States

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Copernicus Sentinel-2 is a two-satellite mission. Both satellites carry high-resolution cameras that take photos of Earth’s surface. Its mission is mostly to track changes in the way land is used and monitor the health of vegetation.