New Earth Observation Developments

This week we’re looking at some of the new developments in the Earth Observation (EO) sector that have been announced over the last week, including a new acquisition, new satellite launch, new funding and new data availability! New Acquisition Neo … Continue reading

Latest Earth Observation Satellite Launches

The last week has been a busy for Earth Observation (EO) satellites, with launches across the world. Listed below is our pick of the latest EO satellites to go into orbit. Chinese Satellite Launches A group of four PIESAT-2 EO … Continue reading

It’s World Space Week 2024!

World Space Week was established by the United Nations in 1999, and this year marks its 25th anniversary. It is an annual event taking place between the 4th and 10th October each year. The two dates were chosen because the … Continue reading

Growth of the Earth Observation Sector

Last week the World Economic Forum published a report entitled ‘Amplifying the Global Value of Earth Observation’. The report, produced in conjunction with Deloitte, certainly has eye catching headlines indicating that by 2030 the Earth Observation (EO) industry is projected … Continue reading

Small Swarm of EO Satellite Launches

Today we’re looking at the Earth Observation (EO) satellite launches expected this week, together with a shout-out to one of the longest datasets in the industry! SpaceX Launches Note: The expected launch of the two WorldView-Legion satellites detailed below did … Continue reading

Satellite Earth Observation & Climate Change

Several news stories caught our attention this week on how Earth Observation (EO) satellite data is being used to monitor the impacts of climate change: global warming, coral bleaching, and flamingos! Global Warming Last week the European Union’s Copernicus Climate … Continue reading

Jumping On The Satellite Bandwagon!

This week we’re looking at the latest innovation from SpaceX who are offering a new dedicated satellite rideshare mission for those looking for a mid-inclination orbit. The first launch had a number of Earth Observation (EO) satellites in its payload. … Continue reading

Satellite Births & Cheating Death

This week we’re looking at either end of the life of a satellite. Firstly, an announcement from NOAA on plans to extend the mission of three of their satellites rather than decommissioning them, plus the latest launches from China. Extending … Continue reading

Earth Observation News

The Earth Observation (EO) sector has been active this week with new contracts, agreements, and satellite launches. TRUTHS This week, two contracts for the next phase of the European Space Agency’s Traceable Radiometry Underpinning Terrestrial- and Helio-Studies mission, known as … 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