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 by Staff Writers Aalborg East, Denmark (SPX) May 03, 2022
GomSpace to deliver the Mission Control System that KSAT will use to operate the Arctic Weather Satellite Today, GomSpace signed a contract to develop, deliver and support the Mission Control System that KSAT will use to operate the Arctic Weather Satellite mission. The contract value is 10 MSEK and the majority of work will be done this year and next year. The Arctic Weather Satellite is a project funded by the European Space Agency with the purpose to gather atmospheric data for meteorology in the Arctic region. The prime contractor is OHB Sweden and Thales is responsible for the ground segment. The first satellite is planned to be launched in 2024. "GomSpace is excited to enter into this project consortium and to collaborate with KSAT on the mission control system and operation of this mission. This project will contribute to a better understanding of the atmosphere and the weather, and thereby benefit people that live or work in the Arctic" says Niels Buus, CEO of GomSpace.
Look! A polar bear meanders way down south in Canada Montreal (AFP) April 30, 2022 A polar bear was spotted Saturday in the Quebec region of Canada, prompting wildlife officials to warn residents of a small town stunned by this very rare appearance. The bear - whose species has become a symbol of the dangers of global warming - was seen in the morning hours in Madeleine-Centre in the Gaspesia region, a peninsula along the south bank of the Saint Lawrence River, witnesses said. As of Saturday afternoon, officials were still trying to find the animal. "The dog was barking ... read more
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