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

Aircraft & Satellite Remote Sensing

Download this page in PDF format This week we’re looking at the latest developments in both satellite and aircraft remote sensing, including recent news on satellite remote sensing in China, and how aircraft overflights in England have helped create a … Continue reading

Monitoring Marine Litter from Space

Download this page in PDF format Last week, I was in the Netherlands at the International Remote Sensing for Marine Litter Workshop, which was organised by the European Space Agency (ESA) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The … Continue reading

Earth Observation Tools & Launches

Download this page in PDF format This week we’re looking at the latest news on Earth Observation (EO) data tools released by NASA and the latest Chinese EO satellite launches. NASA’s Earth Observation Last week NASA released the latest version … Continue reading

Practical Handbook of Remote Sensing Second Edition Released

Download this page in PDF format We’re delighted to announce the launch of the second edition of the Practical Handbook of Remote Sensing written by the Directors, and cofounders, of Pixalytics Ltd, Samantha and Andrew Lavender. This ‘how-to’ guide offers … Continue reading

New Constellations Launched & Planned

Download this page in PDF format This week constellations have been in the news, with NASA’s Starling swarm satellites being launched, and China announcing it has started construction of a Very Low Earth orbiting constellation. New Launches On Wednesday, Rocket … Continue reading

Satellite First Light Images & Launch

Download this page in PDF format This week we’re looking at some first light images, latest Earth Observation (EO) satellite launch, together with potential launches coming up next month. First Light Satellite Images Earlier this year we noted the launched … Continue reading

Hyperspectral Being Hyped Up!

Download this page in PDF format Hyperspectral data looks like it will be the next big development in remote sensing with contracts issued last week by the United States National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). Hyperspectral imaging is where the electromagnetic spectrum … Continue reading

Space Technology Supporting The Planet

Download this page in PDF format The role space technology and remote sensing plays in the world, together with how it supports innovation and advancement were highlighted in several reports and articles this week. We’re going to be looking at … Continue reading

Remote Sensing Satellite Launches Final Quarter 2022

Download this page in PDF format This week we’re going to be looking at potential highlights the rest of this year offers in terms of remote sensing satellite launches, and it looks like it could be a very exciting few … Continue reading