This week NVIDIA have talked about the need and benefits of having artificial intelligence (AI) platforms in space, and China has launched a demonstration satellite doing the same thing amongst a raft of other launches. NVIDIA Boldly Goes … Earlier … Continue reading
This week we’re looking at some of the latest the latest policy announcements and reports relating to Earth Observation (EO) around the world: UK In November we reported on The House of Lords UK Engagement with Space Committee’ first report, … Continue reading
Space based broadband, also known as satellite internet and as the names suggest, provides access to broadband without needing any ground-based infrastructure. For example, in the UK, most broadband services are provided to locations via telephone or fibre cables – … Continue reading
Three news items caught our attention this week: a first light image from the Italian Earth Observation (EO) IRIDE satellite constellation, the birth of a new wildfire detection constellation, and a reduction in the number of weather balloon launches. First … Continue reading
Looking at the latest satellite launches expected in the coming week, starting with the NASA TROPICS mission: TROPICS We’re in the calm between a pair of Tropics launches. The snappily titled Time-Resolved Observations of Precipitation structure and storm Intensity with … Continue reading
We’re highlighting some of the key satellite and Earth Observation (EO) news over the last week including new satellites, first light images, and planned constellations. India A couple of weeks ago we reported on the launch of Earth Observation Satellite … Continue reading
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
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
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
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been distressing to watch over the last few weeks, and the war has already had an impact on the space industry in several ways. Launch Facilities In 2021 almost a fifth of the objects launched … Continue reading
