Space Is Hard Work!

We’re looking at the challenges of working in space this week, with another rocket failure and a near miss; but also attracting the next generation to the industry. Near Miss In Space! There was a near miss in the atmosphere … Continue reading →

Satellite Birth, Death and Anniversary

We’re looking at the three life events for different satellites this week, we have birth with the launch of a Chinese satellite, death with the loss of an American satellite, and an anniversary for the world’s most travelled satellite. Chinese … Continue reading →

Latest Earth Observation News

The focus this week is on the latest Earth Observation (EO) news from China and the United Kingdom (UK). China Two Earth Observation Satellite Launches Last Week The first, on the 7th September, was the Yaogan 33-3 which was launched … Continue reading →

Panama Canal Suffering From Drought

Wildfires, storms and flooding have hit the headlines numerous times this year with climate change a key factor, but the latest impact is on the Panama Canal that has had to reduce the number of ships passing through it. The Panama … Continue reading →