Week in images: 25-29 November 2024
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Week in images: 25-29 November 2024
Discover our week through the lens
Astroscale approaches critical design review for OneWeb de-orbit mission
Friday, 29 November 2024 09:00
Earth from Space: Agricultural patchwork, Romania
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A colourful patchwork of agricultural fields is pictured in this radar image captured by Copernicus Sentinel-1 over southeastern Romania. Zenno Astronautics gains support from Japanese space leaders in latest funding round
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Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 29, 2024
New Zealand-headquartered Zenno Astronautics has announced the initial close of its seed expansion funding round, marking a major milestone for the space-focused superconductor company. The round was led by New Zealand's Global From Day One (GD1), with notable contributions from Shasta Ventures and existing backers such as Nuance, K1W1, UniServices, NZVC, and New Zealand Growth Capital Partners
New Zealand-headquartered Zenno Astronautics has announced the initial close of its seed expansion funding round, marking a major milestone for the space-focused superconductor company. The round was led by New Zealand's Global From Day One (GD1), with notable contributions from Shasta Ventures and existing backers such as Nuance, K1W1, UniServices, NZVC, and New Zealand Growth Capital Partners SatVu receives major funding to advance thermal imaging capabilities
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London, UK (SPX) Nov 29, 2024
SatVu, a prominent climate technology innovator, has secured Pounds 20 million in funding to propel its advanced high-resolution thermal imaging technology. The funding consists of a Pounds 10 million equity round led jointly by Adara Ventures and existing backer Molten Ventures, alongside an insurance payout.
This investment marks the debut of Adara Ventures Energy Fund, dedicated to su
SatVu, a prominent climate technology innovator, has secured Pounds 20 million in funding to propel its advanced high-resolution thermal imaging technology. The funding consists of a Pounds 10 million equity round led jointly by Adara Ventures and existing backer Molten Ventures, alongside an insurance payout.
This investment marks the debut of Adara Ventures Energy Fund, dedicated to su Commercial Earth Observation to exceed $8 billion by 2033
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Paris, France (SPX) Nov 29, 2024
The commercial Earth Observation (EO) market is forecasted to experience substantial growth, according to the latest Earth Observation Data and Services Market report from Novaspace. Currently valued at $5 billion, the market is projected to surpass $8 billion by 2033. The services segment is expected to grow from $3.1 billion to $4.9 billion during the same period.
The report attributes t
The commercial Earth Observation (EO) market is forecasted to experience substantial growth, according to the latest Earth Observation Data and Services Market report from Novaspace. Currently valued at $5 billion, the market is projected to surpass $8 billion by 2033. The services segment is expected to grow from $3.1 billion to $4.9 billion during the same period.
The report attributes t McGill Professor leads AXIS mission in final phase of NASA selection process
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 29, 2024
NASA has advanced the Advanced X-ray Imaging Satellite (AXIS) mission, co-led by McGill University's Professor Daryl Haggard, to the final selection phase of its $1 billion space probe competition.
The AXIS mission seeks to explore the origins of primordial black holes from the early universe, investigating their formation and influence on galaxy evolution. It will also study explosive phe
NASA has advanced the Advanced X-ray Imaging Satellite (AXIS) mission, co-led by McGill University's Professor Daryl Haggard, to the final selection phase of its $1 billion space probe competition.
The AXIS mission seeks to explore the origins of primordial black holes from the early universe, investigating their formation and influence on galaxy evolution. It will also study explosive phe How do radar satellites work?
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Radar allows us to see through what would otherwise be invisible. By sending out radio waves that bounce off objects and return as echoes, radar creates a detailed picture of our surrounding world.
This technology is everywhere: from guiding air traffic and enabling self-driving cars to tracking the movements of athletes. But its reach doesn’t stop there—radar is also transforming how we observe our Earth from space.
Satellites like the Copernicus Sentinel-1 mission use radar to see through clouds, darkness and any weather conditions. This capability is invaluable for detecting subtle changes on Earth’s surface—changes that are often hidden
Media invitation: Follow the Proba-3 launch at the Royal Observatory in Belgium
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Press Release N° 66–2024
Journalists are invited to an event at the Royal Observatory of Belgium (ROB) on 4 December to follow the launch of Proba-3, the world’s first precision formation flying mission.
Taking to the skies for EarthCARE
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Launched just six months ago and still in its commissioning phase, ESA’s EarthCARE satellite is already producing remarkable data from its four instruments, offering groundbreaking insights into clouds, aerosols, and Earth’s energy balance.
Highlighting the importance to Earth system science and climate research, teams worldwide are out in force taking measurements to verify and enhance the accuracy of EarthCARE’s data.
Atomic-6 receives $3.8M to advance space armor shielding
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 27, 2024
Atomic-6 has secured a Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) of $3.8 million to enhance the development of its innovative Space Armor shielding tiles. This funding will support qualification testing and preparation for the technology's first flight deployment.
Space Armor is engineered to address critical challenges in shielding mass, stowage efficiency, post-impact debris, and mission risks.
Atomic-6 has secured a Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) of $3.8 million to enhance the development of its innovative Space Armor shielding tiles. This funding will support qualification testing and preparation for the technology's first flight deployment.
Space Armor is engineered to address critical challenges in shielding mass, stowage efficiency, post-impact debris, and mission risks. Space ISAC launches first Global ISAC Hub in Australia
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Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 26, 2024
Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Space ISAC) has announced the establishment of its first international Global Hub in Australia. This initiative aims to expand collaboration among Space ISAC members in the region, foster cooperation, and strengthen the sharing of "all threats, all hazards" information to enhance the security of Australian space missions and critical infrastructure.
Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Space ISAC) has announced the establishment of its first international Global Hub in Australia. This initiative aims to expand collaboration among Space ISAC members in the region, foster cooperation, and strengthen the sharing of "all threats, all hazards" information to enhance the security of Australian space missions and critical infrastructure. Airbus to deliver advanced satellite modems to UK MoD for Skynet comms
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London, UK (SPX) Nov 27, 2024
Airbus has secured a contract with the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence (MOD) to supply next-generation satellite modems for the Skynet military satellite communications network. The agreement is part of the Future Protected Modem Type-A (FPMA) project, designed to enhance the capabilities of the current satellite communication systems.
The new modems will replace the Paradigm Modem Sy
Airbus has secured a contract with the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence (MOD) to supply next-generation satellite modems for the Skynet military satellite communications network. The agreement is part of the Future Protected Modem Type-A (FPMA) project, designed to enhance the capabilities of the current satellite communication systems.
The new modems will replace the Paradigm Modem Sy New bar set for simulating the universe in the Exascale era
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Oak Ridge TN (SPX) Nov 26, 2024
The universe just got a whole lot bigger - or at least in the world of computer simulations, that is.
In early November, researchers at the Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory used the fastest supercomputer on the planet to run the largest astrophysical simulation of the universe ever conducted.
The achievement was made using the Frontier supercomputer at Oak Ridge Nat
The universe just got a whole lot bigger - or at least in the world of computer simulations, that is.
In early November, researchers at the Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory used the fastest supercomputer on the planet to run the largest astrophysical simulation of the universe ever conducted.
The achievement was made using the Frontier supercomputer at Oak Ridge Nat Kacific introduces SatPack for portable and reliable satellite internet in remote regions
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Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 27, 2024
Kacific Broadband Satellites Group (Kacific) has unveiled SatPack, a portable satellite internet solution designed for rapid deployment in challenging environments across the Asia-Pacific. Building on the success of previous innovations like the CommsBox and CommsBox Ultra, Kacific's SatPack combines portability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness for users requiring immediate connectivity in r
Kacific Broadband Satellites Group (Kacific) has unveiled SatPack, a portable satellite internet solution designed for rapid deployment in challenging environments across the Asia-Pacific. Building on the success of previous innovations like the CommsBox and CommsBox Ultra, Kacific's SatPack combines portability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness for users requiring immediate connectivity in r