Is a Space Bubble on the Way?

The 1990s saw the Dot Com Bubble, the early 2000s saw the US Housing Bubble which led to the 2008 financial crash, and, according to some commentators, we are awaiting the burst of the current AI bubble. Is space next? … Continue reading

Partnerships Everywhere!

It seems that the spirit of co-operation and collaboration has gripped the Earth Observation (EO) industry this week, with a number of companies announcing new partnerships in the last week: ICEYE Last week, the Finnish company, ICEYE, announced an agreement … Continue reading

Four reasons why 2016 will be big for Earth observation

2016 has caught its first few rays of sunlight, but is already shaping up to be an exciting year for Earth observation (EO). Here are four reasons why: Reason One China launched the world’s most sophisticated geostationary satellite, Gaofen 4, … Continue reading

Controlling the Space Industry Narrative

The narrative of the satellite industry over the last week had all the components of a blockbuster novel or film: with new adventures beginning, dramatic challenges to overcome, redemption and an emotional end. Like lots of good stories, we start … Continue reading