Earth observation
ESA Earth Observation Φ-week
The European Space Agency (ESA) is organising a Φ-week event, 9-13 September 2019, focusing on EO Open Science and FutureEO – to review the latest developments in Open Science trends.
Come and hear about the latest trends in EO! The …
PhiWeek Bootcamp 2019
Do you think you have what it takes to solve a big industry challenge using earth observation data? Apply now to join an intensive 5-day action-packed design sprint to prototype a solution, test it on real users and present to a jury.
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Op-ed | Why Congress must enact commercial remote sensing reforms
Remote sensing is incredibly valuable for environmental, national security and commercial purposes. Unfortunately, it’s governed by an outdated law that’s in desperate need of updating.
ESA evaluates data from Iceye, Planet and Spire Global
The European Space Agency announced plans July 29 to evaluate data from Iceye’s radar satellite constellation, Planet’s electro optical satellites and Spire Global’s weather, maritime- and aviation-tracking satellites to complement its own Earth observation constellation.
Summit for Space Sustainability
The Summit for Space Sustainability will be a high-level multi-day event focused on developing solutions for space sustainability. It will encompass a cross-section of space sustainability issue areas, including space debris, space situational awa…
NASA awards Planet $6.7 million for climate campaign
NASA awarded Planet a $6.7 million contract to provide Earth imagery for climate research.
Op-ed | Is hyperspectral the next Earth observation frontier?
A key premise behind new solutions is the opening of the Earth observation market to more end users across further sectors; the idea of more customers paying for lower-cost solutions that are increasingly responsive to their needs targets an opening up of the business-to-business market.
Lawmakers urge FCC to postpone March 14 spectrum auction
Leaders of the House Science Committee and three House Appropriations subcommittees are calling on the FCC to delay the auction of 5G radio frequency spectrum scheduled for March 14 due to concern about interference with space-based weather sensors.
Audacy and Iceye explore cooperation
Audacy, a space communications startup, announced a memorandum of understanding March 11 with Iceye, a Finnish radar satellite startup, to explore how Audacy’s planned inter-satellite data relay network can support Iceye’s planned constellation.
Canada’s long-awaited space strategy emphasizes AI, EO and deep-space robotics
The Canadian government will also try to cut the regulatory red tape the space industry has complained has hindered projects from moving forward.
Iceye expands staff to prepare for constellation
Iceye, the Earth observation startup based in Helsinki, has hired two vice presidents to help customers gain access to imagery from its planned constellation of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites.
Triage reveals urgent military space jobs
U.S. combatant commanders urgently need to solve pressing problems in Earth observation, missile warning and position, navigation and timing, said Chuck Finley, former technical director of the Operational Responsive Space and its successor the Air Force Space Rapid Capabilities.
Bluefield adds customers for methane detection
Bluefield Technologies is signing up additional customers in the wake of a recent aerial demonstration of its optical sensors to detect methane leaks.
Hurricane satellites reveal flooding
Satellites launched in 2016 to track ocean winds offer valuable information on soil moisture and flooding.
Forecasts call for rapid growth in Earth observation market
Two consulting firms anticipate strong demand for commercial Earth observation products and services in the next decade as satellite constellations offer an increasing array of optical, radar, hyperspectral and video imagery and data.
Axelspace raises $22.8 million for remote-sensing constellation
In an interview, Axelspace Chief Business Development Officer Yasunori Yamazaki, said the funding will enable the company of 65 people to continue building a constellation called AxelGlobe, though the company hasn’t decided on a final size for the constellation.
