Consulting firm Euroconsult’s latest ‘Earth Observation Data & Services Market’ report on the EO satellite-based downstream and upstream data and service markets predicts a steady growth in the next decade. The analysis also shows an increasing demand predicted for more expensive datasets below 30 cm resolution, 3D modelling and near-real-time global mapping, the firm said.
Read More »ESA appoints new Directors for science and tech
The European Space Agency (ESA) has appointed two new directors: the Director of Science and the Director for Technology, Engineering and Quality with the approval of the ESA Council. Both will start in their new role in 2023.
Read More »Roscosmos cancels spacewalks due to coolant leak on Soyuz
The Soyuz MS-22 spacecraft docked to the International Space Station experienced a coolant leak because of which Roscosmos had to cancel a spacewalk, NASA said. NASA and Roscosmos are currently evaluating the impacts of the leak to the integrity of the spacecraft. The crew members aboard the ISS are safe.
Read More »Planet’s financial results for Q3 2023
Satellite imagery and spatial solutions provider, Planet Labs, shared its financial results for the third quarter for the period ending October 31, 2022, demonstrating continued growth and momentum, the company said.
Read More »Arqit cancels quantum satellite project
Quantum-safe encryption company, Arqit Quantum, has announced a significant change in its technology strategy according to which the company is no longer planning to incorporate quantum satellites into its QuantumCloud offering, Acquit said.
Read More »Anywaves raises €3 million
French space antenna equipment manufacturer, Anywaves, has raised €3 million in funding which will allow the company to reach industrial maturity, Anywaves said. The company had previously raised €1.5 million in an initial financing round in 2019.
Read More »Hypernova to demonstrate electric propulsion technology aboard EnduroSat’s platform
Space application technologies provider Hypernova, will validate its plasma electric propulsion system in orbit, aboard space data services provider, EnduroSat’s Platform-2, EnduroSat said. The launch is scheduled for 27th December on SpaceX's Falcon 9 Transporter-6 mission.
Read More »NASA finalizes future Artemis SLS production with Boeing
NASA has signed the US $3.2-billion SLS Stages Production and Evolution Contract with Boeing for the manufacture of the core and upper stages of future Space Launch System (SLS) rockets for the Artemis missions going to the Moon and beyond, NASA said.
Read More »Japanese billionaire announces eight artists to fly to the Moon with him
Online fashion retailer Yusaku Maezawa, the Japanese billionaire who purchased all the seats aboard SpaceX’s Starship, has picked eight crew members to accompany him on the journey. for the first-ever artist-centered mission.
Read More »Space Café 33 Minutes With Joel Spark at Spire
Our Space Café “33 minutes with Joel Spark” took place on Tuesday, 6th December at Spire Glasgow. Joel is an ISU (international Space University) alumnus and the Co-Founder of Spire. He is currently the company’s Chief Satellite Architect and General Manager of Space Services - more on that later. He holds a Master’s degree in Space Management from the ISU and a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from Carleton University, specializing in structures, systems, and vehicle design.
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