December Earth Observation Satellites

As we approach the end of 2022, the Earth Observation (EO) industry continues to launch new satellites. This week we’re looking at the world’s two EO powerhouses, China and the United States, and the latest launches from these countries. China … Continue reading

Earth Observation Satellite News From Around The Globe

We’re looking at the OceanSat-3 satellite launch in India this week, together with the latest launches from China and a reminder that in Europe it is the week of the ESA Ministerial! India Satellite Launch The OceanSat-3 satellite is scheduled … Continue reading

Satellite Launches This Month

This week we’re catching up on some of the interesting satellite launches over the last month, as usual China has been very active, and, equally predictably, so have Starlink. China Earth Observation Satellite Launches The latest launch, on the 20th … Continue reading

Satellite Launches and Returns!

This week we’re going to look at satellite launches happening this week, launches that happened last week and one return to Earth! Satellite Launches This Week On Sunday, 7th August, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is planning the maiden … Continue reading

EO Satellite Launches & Satellite Selfie

Looking at the latest Earth Observation (EO) satellite launches over the last week, together with the story of satellite taking a selfie! China Satellite Last week, China launched its latest EO satellite from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. The satellite, … Continue reading

EO Satellite: Launches & Virtual

Looking this week at the latest EO satellite launches, together with the establishment of a virtual EO constellation. Earth Observation Satellite Launches SpaceX’s latest satellite rideshare took off from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on the 25th … Continue reading

Satellite Launches & Mid Air Catches

We’re all about satellite launches this week. Looking at the latest launches from China, Starlink and Rocket Lab, and more excitingly the attempted mid-air catch by a helicopter of the booster from the Rocket lab launch vehicle! Rocket Lab On … Continue reading

Earth Observation Launches, Repairs & Weather Stations

Last week saw the launch of seven new Earth Observation (EO) satellites, the remote repair of an EO satellite in space and the potential establishment of the world’s highest weather station. China Starting with launches, the China National Space Administration … Continue reading

Lazarus Satellite, Data Centre & EO Funding

This week we’re looking at the Lazarus qualities of a Chinese satellite, a new international hub for sharing remote sensing data and the South Korean Earth Observation budget and focus for 2022. China Last October we wrote about the loss … Continue reading

Latest Earth Observation News!

Latest news in the world of Earth Observation (EO) includes the launch of two new satellites, and the latest updates on the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Sentinel-1 constellation. Gaofen-3 03 Last Thursday, China successfully launched the Gaofen-3 03 EO satellite … Continue reading