ALISIO-1, the first satellite owned and led by the Instituto de Astrofısica de Canarias (IAC), represents a significant milestone in the space exploration of the Canary Islands. This 6U CubeSat, whose platform has been developed by Open Cosmos, carries two novel payloads: DRAGO-2 and CubeLCT. DRAGO-2, a Short-Wavelength Infrared (SWIR) camera, is dedicated to Earth observation, while CubeLCT serves as a communication module for high-speed optical links between space and ground. The main objective of the mission is to monitor Earth and transmit data via optical links, marking a significant advancement in Canarian space technology. Detailed images of any location on Earth can be captured with ALISIO-1 providing a resolution of 50 meters or 30 meters in super-resolution without interpolation, facilitating analysis and monitoring of climate change impacts. DRAGO-2, designed and developed by the IAC, uses uncooled InGaAs technology, providing highquality imagery in two observation bands: 1.1 and 1.6 microns. This compact SWIR camera, unique in the world, is designed for the space environment, improving our ability to observe and understand the Earth's dynamic processes. For all these reasons, ALISIO-1 represents not only a technological achievement for the Canary Islands but also a valuable tool for global environmental research and monitoring. Its capabilities offer new insights into the dynamics of climate change , contributing to our collective efforts to address environmental challenges and safeguard the future of the planet. Additionally, the optical communication payload (CubeLCT) from ALISIO-1 offers significant benefits, such as the ability to measure atmospheric turbulence, which can improve models of atmospheric behaviour. Furthermore, it enables testing and validation of optical ground stations (OGS), allowing for the assessment and optimisation of these critical infrastructures for future space communications. This paper provides an overview of the first results from the ALISIO-1 mission, as well as ongoing and upcoming developments.