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New air-breathing spacecraft enhances Earth observation and communication capabilities
London, UK (SPX) May 10, 2024 The University of Surrey is pioneering a novel approach for powering low-orbit spacecraft using air as a propellant. Funded by the UK Space Agency, this initiative at the Surrey Space Centre aims to facilitate spacecraft operations at extremely low altitudes within the upper atmosphere. This innovative spacecraft design is expected to advance Earth observation, climate monitoring, and satellite communications. According to Dr Andrea Lucca Fabris, principal investigator at Surrey Space Centre and a ... read more |
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Enabled Intelligence partners with Pixxel for advanced hyperspectral data solutionsLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 10, 2024 Enabled Intelligence, known for its scalable and secure AI data solutions, has formed a partnership with Pixxel, a company focused on constructing a network of the highest-resolution hyperspectral e ... more 
AI in Earth observation: a force for goodParis, France (ESA) May 10, 2024 The upcoming launch of the Fsat-2 mission is a prime example of the pioneering work that ESA does in the field of AI in Earth observation. But when it comes to AI, hopes and fears abound in eq ... more
Capella Space launches automated vessel detection serviceLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 07, 2024 Capella Space Corp., a US-based provider of satellite data solutions, has launched its AI-driven Vessel Classification service for high-resolution synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery. This servic ... more 
Satellogic joins global data marketplace to enhance sales and distributionLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 07, 2024 Satellogic Inc. (NASDAQ: SATL), a prominent provider of sub-meter resolution Earth Observation (EO) data, has announced its inclusion as a commercial vendor in the Global Data Marketplace (GDMP). Th ... more |
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BAE Systems to construct new atmospheric sensor for NOAA's GeoXO satellitesLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 02, 2024 BAE Systems (LON: BA) has been tasked by NASA to develop the Atmospheric Composition instrument (ACX) for deployment on NOAA's upcoming Geostationary Extended Observations (GeoXO) satellite constell ... more
Bridging the gap: USUS computer scientists develop new modelLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 02, 2024 Satellites encircling the Earth collect a bounty of water data about our planet, yet distilling usable information from these sources about our oceans, lakes, rivers and streams can be a challenge. ... more 
Small aerosol particles proven critical in cloud formationParis, France (SPX) May 02, 2024 Recent research combining cloud measurements from the Californian coast with global satellite data indicates that aerosol particles as small as 25-30 nanometers are significant contributors to cloud ... more 
Spire Global to supply AI-Enhanced Weather Predictions to Financial SectorLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 30, 2024 Spire Global has finalized a significant agreement with a financial firm to deliver advanced weather forecasting solutions. The deal involves supplying a high-resolution weather forecast model with ... more 
NASA's ORCA, AirHARP Projects Paved Way for PACE to Reach SpaceGreenbelt MD (SPX) Apr 26, 2024 It took the Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) mission just 13 minutes to reach low-Earth orbit from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in February 2024. It took a network of scientist ... more |
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Oldest evidence of Earth's magnetic field discovered by researchers
London, UK (SPX) Apr 25, 2024 Researchers at the University of Oxford and MIT have identified a 3.7-billion-year-old geological record of Earth's magnetic field, which closely resembles the current geomagnetic field in its characteristics. This discovery, published in the Journal of Geophysical Research, offers the earliest confirmed measurement of the magnetic field's strength, recorded at 15 microtesla, nearly half of today's strength of 30 microtesla. The study focused on ancient iron-rich rocks from Greenland, which due to ... read more 
High-resolution lidar unveils droplet formation in cloudsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 26, 2024 Atmospheric scientists from the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory have achieved the first remote observations of the fine-scale structure at cloud bases. Published in NPJ Cl ... more |
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NASA's CloudSat Ends Mission Peering Into the Heart of CloudsPasadena CA (JPL) Apr 24, 2024 Over the course of nearly two decades, its powerful radar provided never-before-seen details of clouds and helped advance global weather and climate predictions. CloudSat, a NASA mission that ... more
Satellogic partners with O.N.E. Amazon to develop the Internet of ForestsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 23, 2024 Satellogic Inc. (NASDAQ: SATL), known for its high-resolution Earth Observation (EO) capabilities, has announced a partnership with O.N.E. Amazon aimed at environm ... more 
Lynred secures contract for Sentinel-2 NG mission's advanced infrared detectorParis, France (SPX) Apr 22, 2024 Lynred, recognized globally for its high-quality infrared detectors for aerospace, defense, and commercial use, has been selected through an open bidding process to develop a new multispectral infra ... more 
Mapping plant traits from space: HKU team integrates field and satellite data for ecosystem analysisSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 22, 2024 A promising development in ecosystem monitoring has been achieved by Professor Jin Wu and his team at the University of Hong Kong's School of Biological Sciences. Their study, detailed in Remote Sen ... more 
Satellite technology from Surrey University aids Mauritius in illegal fishing detectionLondon, UK (SPX) Apr 22, 2024 The Mauritius Research and Innovation Council (MRIC) has teamed up with the University of Surrey to tackle illegal fishing using satellite technology. The Nereus project employs satellite imagery co ... more |
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