Earth observation satellites in space in 2017?

Earth Observation (EO) satellites currently account for just over a third of all the operational satellites orbiting the Earth. As we described two weeks ago, according to the Union of Concerned Scientists database there were 1 738 operational satellites at … Continue reading →

To TEDx Speaking and Beyond!

Back in April I received an invitation to speak at the ‘One Step Beyond’ TEDx event organised at the National Space Centre in Leicester, with my focus on the Blue Economy and Earth Observation (EO). We’ve been to a few … Continue reading →

How many satellites are orbiting the Earth in 2017?

If you’d like to see the 2018 update, please click here. This is our annual update on the satellites currently orbiting the Earth. How many satellites are orbiting the Earth? According to the Index of Objects Launched into Outer Space … Continue reading →

Looking To Earth Observation’s Future

The future is very much the theme for Earth Observation (EO) in Europe this week. One of the biggest potential impacts for the industry could come out of a meeting that took place yesterday, 7 November, in Tallinn, Estonia as … Continue reading →

5 Signs You Work In Earth Observation

Do you recognise yourself in any these five signs? if so, you’re definitely working in the Earth observation industry. You have a favourite satellite or instrument, or image search tool. When a satellite image appears on television, you tell everyone … Continue reading →