In light of this experience, in the fall of 2016, the University of Liège (ULiège) assembled a panel of experts in a unique ideation session aiming at systematically and quickly identifying innovative scientific missions for nanosatellites / CubeSats. Among the many ideas that emerged from this process, the ULiège selected the concept of an earth observation 3U CubeSat and corresponding ground segment to produce images in the mid-wave infrared (MWIR) with a resolution of at least 50 m, dedicated to measure the hydric stress of vegetation. This monitoring would allow farmers to provide optimal irrigation to their crops and thus will lead to spare drinkable water. Performing useful MWIR imaging from a 3U CubeSat would be a World’s first. Ultimately, a constellation would be required to provide the necessary daily re-visit rate. In order to prove the concept a demonstrator, called OUFTI-Next, will first be produced.