Space Station research announcement for advanced materials and manufacturing open now
Thursday, 16 February 2023 11:46The International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory is soliciting flight projects for in-space production applications focused on advanced materials and manufacturing. This research announcement seeks concepts to utilize the space-based environment of the orbiting laboratory to further applications that can bring value to humanity and enable business models in space. In-space product
China to employ BeiDou satellite-based augmentation system in railway survey
Thursday, 16 February 2023 11:46China will employ BeiDou satellite-based augmentation system (BDSBAS) to provide high-precision positioning service in railway survey and construction, according to the China Railway Siyuan Survey and Design Group Co., Ltd. Four satellite-based and 12 ground-based observation stations will be set up along the Wufeng-Enshi railway section in central China's Hubei Province. This is the
Virgin Galactic aircraft returns to flight
Thursday, 16 February 2023 11:32The carrier aircraft for Virgin Galactic’s suborbital spaceplane made its first flight in more than a year Feb.
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Thursday, 16 February 2023 11:13Satellite data now used for road infrastructure safety in Italy
Thursday, 16 February 2023 09:00A new ground motion service utilising Copernicus satellite data is being used by the Italian road agency to detect and monitor unstable ground – helping improve nationwide road infrastructure safety.
Satellite data used for road infrastructure safety in Italy
Thursday, 16 February 2023 09:00A new ground motion service utilising Copernicus satellite data is being used by the Italian road agency to detect and monitor unstable ground – helping improve nationwide road infrastructure safety.
Boeing opens SLS EUS production facility
Wednesday, 15 February 2023 23:48Boeing has opened the production facility where it will build a new upper stage for an upgraded version of the Space Launch System.
Europe approves multi-orbit connectivity constellation plan
Wednesday, 15 February 2023 21:48Europe’s ambitions for a sovereign connectivity constellation are now in the hands of industry, the European Parliament said Feb.
Pentagon working with Congress on unclassified space strategy
Wednesday, 15 February 2023 20:46The Defense Department’s space policy office is drafting a congressionally mandated report explaining how the U.S.
On National Security | A coming of age for commercial satellite imagery
Wednesday, 15 February 2023 19:00“Someone’s on the move,” Jeffrey Lewis tweeted on Feb. 23, 2022, the day before Russian forces invaded Ukraine.
Maxar moves to close deal with Advent after receiving no competing offers
Wednesday, 15 February 2023 13:17The $6.4 billion acquisition of Maxar Technologies by the private equity firm Advent International remains on track to close in mid-2023 following completion of a 60-day “go shop” period when other offers could have been considered.
NASA updates plans for use of commercial space stations
Wednesday, 15 February 2023 12:16NASA has released additional details about how it plans to use commercial space stations after the retirement of the International Space Station as some in industry seek to accelerate NASA’s support for them.
Boosting market traction for agri-monitoring service
Wednesday, 15 February 2023 12:00Support from ESA’s Earth observation InCubed commercialisation programme has enabled two companies, GeoVille and EOX, to secure a major contract to provide an Austrian Area Monitoring Service. The consortium’s EO-WIDGET software provides the farming sector with critical satellite-derived information and is a key tool in compliance monitoring for the European Common Agricultural Policy.
Ursa Space launches Python Toolbox API on Esri ArcGIS Pro Software
Wednesday, 15 February 2023 11:04Ursa Space Systems, a leading satellite-analytics-as-a-service provider, has announced the release of a Python toolbox for satellite analytic and data ordering within Esri ArcGIS Pro, a full-featured professional desktop GIS application. Ursa Space leverages the world's most comprehensive and progressive satellite data virtual constellation, comprising synthetic aperture radar (SAR), Optic
How to Write a Discussion Post About Space Exploration
Wednesday, 15 February 2023 11:04Space exploration is a topic that has captured the imagination of people for centuries. From ancient civilizations observing the stars to the moon landing in 1969, the pursuit of exploring the unknown has been a central theme in human history. In this post, we'll guide you through the process of writing a discussion post about space exploration and its significance in our lives. b>U