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March 18, 2024
ISRO's INSAT-3DS Satellite Successfully Commences Earth Observation Operations

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 13, 2024
The Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) meteorological satellite, INSAT-3DS, has begun its mission to observe Earth, successfully capturing its initial imagery on March 7, 2024. The satellite, launched on February 17, 2024, underwent a series of orbit-raising maneuvers before settling into its geostationary orbit on February 28, 2024. Subsequently, it completed its In Orbit Testing (IOT) for satellite communications from February 29 to March 3, 2024, followed by the meteorological payload ... read more
Arctic Weather Satellite tested for life in orbit
Paris (ESA) Mar 15, 2024
ESA's Arctic Weather Satellite has passed its environmental test campaign with flying colours - meaning that the satellite has been declared fit for liftoff and its life in the harsh environment of ... more
Enhanced Collaboration on Cloud and Aerosol Research to Address Climate Crisis
Paris, France (SPX) Mar 12, 2024
The European Space Agency (ESA) is on the brink of launching the EarthCARE satellite into orbit, marking a significant step forward in our understanding of how clouds and aerosols impact the Earth's ... more
ICEYE launches advanced SAR product for enhanced Maritime Domain Awareness
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 08, 2024
ICEYE, a pioneer in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite operations for Earth observation, has unveiled ICEYE Ocean Vision, a new SAR product line aimed at bolstering maritime domain awareness w ... more
Planet Labs Enhances Agricultural Data with Daily Global PlanetScope Insights
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 14, 2024
In a significant advancement for agricultural monitoring, Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) has announced enhancements to its Crop Biomass Planetary Variable by incorporating daily global PlanetScope data. ... more
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ICEYE unveils Dwell Fine for enhanced earth observation with SAR imaging
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 13, 2024
ICEYE, a pioneer in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology, has announced the launch of its Dwell Fine imaging mode, a significant advancement in Earth Observation and persistent monito ... more
Umbra Launches Groundbreaking Bistatic SAR Satellite Imagery Capability
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 08, 2024
Umbra, a developer of earth observation technology, has announced plans to release imagery obtained from its innovative pair of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites. This new offering, set to b ... more
Launch of final satellite in current NOAA GOES series delayed due to testing issues
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 29, 2024
In a recent announcement, NASA and SpaceX have set a new launch window for the highly anticipated GOES-U satellite, the fourth and final installment in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administr ... more
Iran launches imaging satellite through Russia
Tehran (AFP) Feb 29, 2024
Russia on Thursday put into orbit an Iranian remote sensing and imaging satellite, state media said in Tehran, drawing condemnation from the United States. ... more
Study Offers Improved Look at Earth's Ionosphere
Tucson AZ (SPX) Feb 27, 2024
New measuring techniques will enable improved measurements of the Earth's ionosphere, a key to studying and reducing the impact of space weather. Radio signals have been used to study the density of ... more
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Ubotica's CogniSAT-6 Mission to Deliver Real-Time Earth Intelligence from Space
London, UK (SPX) Feb 26, 2024
Ubotica is gearing up for the launch of CogniSAT-6, a mission that signifies a significant advancement in Earth Observation (EO) technology, with a scheduled departure aboard SpaceX's Transporter 10 ... more
Orion Space Solutions deploys EO/IR satellite to boost Space Force weather forecasting
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 08, 2024
Orion Space Solutions, an Arcfield subsidiary, has successfully deployed its Rapid Revisit Optical Cloud Imager (RROCI) satellite into orbit on March 4. This cutting-edge satellite is equipped with ... more
SWOT Satellite Catches Coastal Flooding During California Storms
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 07, 2024
In the wake of a series of atmospheric rivers that bombarded California with record rainfall and hurricane-force winds in February, the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) mission has come und ... more
Muon Space's second EO bird, MuSat2, deployed and communicating
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 07, 2024
Muon Space, an innovative space systems provider that is reshaping Earth monitoring from orbit, has reported the successful launch and operational readiness of its latest satellite, MuSat2. This mar ... more
Planet Labs Secures Major Contract for Pacific Vessel Monitoring with NIWC
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 07, 2024
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a leader in the provision of Earth observation data, has been awarded a significant contract by the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific, underscoring the comp ... more
BAE Systems and EDF launch MethaneSAT to revolutionize global methane emissions monitoring

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 05, 2024
BAE Systems (LON: BA) and the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) have successfully launched MethaneSAT, a cutting-edge satellite designed to provide unprecedented insights into methane emissions across the globe. The launch, which took place at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, marks a significant step forward in the fight against climate change, leveraging advanced satellite technology to identify, quantify, and ultimately reduce methane emissions. Methane, a potent greenhouse gas, plays a ... read more
Stitch3D is powering a new wave of 3D data collaboration
Boston MA (SPX) Feb 22, 2024
Workers are increasingly using 3D files to do things like assess construction projects, understand damage from natural disasters, map out crime scenes, and more. But as the importance of 3D files ha ... more

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NUVIEW Acquires AI Firm Astraea to transforming geospatial intelligence
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 21, 2024
In a strategic move poised to redefine the landscape of Earth observation and geospatial intelligence, NUVIEW, a frontrunner in the development of the world's inaugural commercial LiDAR satellite co ... more
Esri Unveils Landsat Explorer: A New Era in Satellite Imagery Analysis
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 15, 2024
Esri, a leading authority in mapping and location intelligence, has announced the introduction of the Landsat Explorer, an innovative online application designed to enhance accessibility and analysi ... more
New Deep Learning Approach to Boost Aerosol Measurement Accuracy in Space
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 15, 2024
In a significant advancement for atmospheric science, researchers have introduced a novel algorithm designed to enhance the accuracy of aerosol monitoring using China's FY-4A satellite. This develop ... more
ASIA-AQ Mission: A Multidimensional Approach to Understanding Air Pollution
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 13, 2024
In a significant stride toward enhancing global air quality understanding, NASA has embarked on a collaborative mission with Korea's National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER) and other int ... more
Meet NASA's Twin Spacecraft Headed to the Ends of the Earth
Pasadena CA (JPL) Feb 13, 2024
Two new miniature NASA satellites will start crisscrossing Earth's atmosphere in a few months, detecting heat lost to space. Their observations from the planet's most bone-chilling regions will help ... more
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