New Space Superpowers Emerging?

Download this page in PDF format This week we’re focusing on the up and coming space superpowers with a focus on Saudi Arabia’s intention to enter the space sector, and details of India’s latest mission success. Saudi Arabia At the … Continue reading

Satellite Returns & Launches

Download this page in PDF format Following last week’s blog about the deorbiting of the European Remote Sensing (ERS-2) satellite, this week we’ve got an ERS-2 update, plus a second deorbit – with Cartosat-2 returning to Earth, and finally the … Continue reading

Satellite data … but is it being used?

Download this page in PDF format Looking at the latest Earth Observation (EO) satellite launch, some first light hyperspectral imagery and a research publication showing the challenges of getting widespread use of EO data. Satellite Launch 24th February saw the … Continue reading

New Earth Observation Launches and Funding

Download this page in PDF format Looking at the latest Earth Observation (EO) launches in India and Japan together with an announcement on funding from the UK Space Agency. India’ Earth Observation Launches Last Friday, India’s Small Satellite Launch Vehicle … Continue reading

Latest Satellite & Earth Observation News

Download this page in PDF format 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 … Continue reading

Earth Observation Satellite News From Around The Globe

Download this page in PDF format 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 … Continue reading

Using Satellites To Manage Water Resources

Download this page in PDF format Water has constantly been in the headlines over the last few months. In northern Europe there has been a scarcity of water and concerns about drought, although the rains are starting to arrive. Compare … Continue reading

Requiems for Satellites

Download this page in PDF format We’re all dressed in black this week as we mourn the loss of three satellites: EOS-02 & AzaadiSAT Satellites In our previous blog we wrote about the planned launch last weekend of the EOS-02 … Continue reading

Satellite Launches and Returns!

Download this page in PDF format 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 … Continue reading

EO Satellite: Launches & Virtual

Download this page in PDF format 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 … Continue reading