Copernical Team
Week in images: 27-31 March 2023
Week in images: 27-31 March 2023
Discover our week through the lens
NOAA's GOES-U satellite completes pre-launch acoustics tests
GOES-U, the fourth and final satellite in NOAA's GOES-R Series, recently completed acoustics testing as part of a rigorous testing program to ensure it can withstand the harsh conditions of launch and orbiting in space 22,236 miles above Earth.
During acoustic testing, GOES-U endured extremely high sound pressure of 138.4 decibels from high-intensity horns. This testing simulated the noises GOES-U will experience when it is launched.
The testing was conducted at Lockheed Martin Space's Littleton, Colorado, facility, where GOES-U was built. GOES-U is scheduled to launch in April 2024.
The GOES-R program is a collaborative effort between the National Aeronautics and Space Agency (NASA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). NASA builds and launches the satellites for NOAA, which operates them and distributes their data to users worldwide.
Do you need to test your new satellite technology in space? ESA and the EU are ready to help with flight ticket opportunities
The European Commission and the European Space Agency are jointly offering flight ticket opportunities for European companies or organisations to co-fund the launch services to test your new satellite technologies in space.
Earth from Space: Pollino National Park, Italy
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Part of southern Italy is featured in this wintery image, captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission. Is Europe already drying up?
Europe has just endured its second warmest winter on record. Much of southern and western Europe has been affected by substantial anomalies of soil moisture owing to this exceptionally dry and warm winter. Data from ESA’s Soil Moisture and Ocean Salinity mission have been used to monitor the low levels of soil moisture across Europe.
ESA hosts Belgian astronauts and State Secretary for Science
The flag of Belgium flew proudly over ESA’s technical heart in the Netherlands as ESTEC was honoured with a visit by Thomas Dermine, Belgium’s State Secretary for Science Policy, Recovery Program and Strategic Investments, accompanied by new Belgian astronaut Raphaël Liégeois.
Inflatable fuel tank offers extra space for space
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Inflatable fuel tank offers extra space for space Spire Global awarded NOAA contract for satellite weather data
Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) has been awarded an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to compete for orders under a $59 million ceiling. The award is part of NOAA's Commercial Weather Data Program's Radio Occultation Data Buy II. The contract commenced on March 27, 2023 and will run until March 26, 2028.
Sp Kendall, Brown, Saltzman tell lawmakers 'on-time' budget needed to meet security challenges, transform Air and Space Forces
Delivering a unified and unambiguous message, the Department of the Air Force's highest-ranking civilian and military leaders told Congress March 28 that progress is being made modernizing the Air and Space Forces, but to fully succeed Congress must pass the budget on-time so critical "transformation" is not delayed.
To properly modernize and transform both the Air Force and Space Force to Globalstar announces $200M non-convertible financing to satisfy remaining capital needs
Globalstar, Inc. (NYSE American: GSAT) has entered into a purchase agreement with an affiliate of Varde Partners and others providing for the sale of $200 million in aggregate principal amount of 13% Senior Notes due 2029. This transaction is expected to close on or around March 31, 2023. The notes are non-convertible and therefore do not result in equity dilution. Goldman Sachs and Co. LLC acte 
