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 →

New Space Superpowers Emerging?

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 end of last week it was … Continue reading →

Satellite Returns & Launches

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 launch of the Indian weather satellite … Continue reading →

Satellite data … but is it being used?

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 successful launch of the Egyptian Earth … Continue reading →

New Earth Observation Launches and Funding

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 (SSLV-D2) successfully put three satellites into … Continue reading →

Latest Satellite & Earth Observation News

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 →

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 →

Using Satellites To Manage Water Resources

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 this with Pakistan that has suffered … Continue reading →

Requiems for Satellites

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 & AzaadiSAT satellites by the Indian … 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 →