Euroconsult reports that Internet usage has doubled in the past eight years, with an estimated 67% of the world population using broadband services in 2022. From access to public services such as remote health advice to remote working and learning and the ability to communicate opinions and share information, universal connectivity has become an increasing priority for governments across the globe.
Read More »ISU’s Announces New Master of Science
The International Space University (ISU) is introducing a new accredited Master of Science (MSc) in Space Studies. The MSc Space Studies is designed to prepare students to become interdisciplinary space professionals, ready to meet the needs of the rapidly developing space sector.
Read More »GLEX Summit 2023 to Hold in Portugal
The fourth edition of the Explorers Club's Global Exploration Summit (GLEX) is set to hold in Portugal from June 14th to 16th, 2023. The Summit will bring together the largest community of explorers and scientists from all over the world to the Azores in Portugal. This edition will also see the Explorers Club of New York partner with Expanding World.
Read More »Privateer Co-Founder Receives Grant for Satellite Brightness Study
Privateer Space has announced that Dr. Moriba Jah, the company’s co-founder and chief scientist, has received an award grant from the National Geographic Society and will become a National Geographic Explorer. This grant will go to Privateer’s launch of Glint Evader. Glint Evader will collect satellite data to develop software that predicts and helps astronomers anticipate when sunlight reflecting off of satellites may interfere with their observations.
Read More »JUICE Launch Postponed till Tomorrow Amid Lightning Risk
The European Space Agency and Arianespace have announced the postponement of the JUpiter ICy moons Explorer (JUICE) mission following uncertain weather conditions. Arianespace confirmed that the postponement was a result of lightning risk to the launch. As a result, the launch will now tentatively go on Friday, April 14, 2023, at 12:14 p.m. Universal time (UTC),
Read More »WSWA Releases 2022 Edition of its Annual Report
The World Space Week Association (WSWA) has released the 2022 edition of its Annual Report, which provides a comprehensive overview of the Association's performance and achievements in the past year. "Space and Sustainability" was the World Space Week (WSW)'s 2022 theme to raise awareness of the key role of space in the sustainability of life on Earth and the importance of sustaining the space environment.
Read More »Mr. August von Joest Joins SpaceWatch.Global as a Shareholder
SpaceWatch.Global GmbH, a leading media company for those interested in space and the far-reaching implications of space developments, announces that Mr. August von Joest has joined the company as a new shareholder. With his private investment and experience as a business executive and investor, Mr. von Joest will assist SpaceWatch.Global's existing leadership team to strengthen the company's position in the global marketplace and serve the growing demand for services in analysis, forecasting, and insight into the geopolitical implications of space developments.
Read More »Ball Aerospace, Loft Federal and Microsoft to Collaborate on SDA’s NExT Program
Ball Aerospace, Loft Federal and Microsoft announced on the 11th of April that they are working together on the Space Development Agency (SDA)’s experimental testbed program, NExT, that will carry 10 satellites with experimental payloads into orbit.
Read More »The Space Café Podcast #78: Terhi Vapola – Greencode Ventures, Green Investments, Digital Transformation and the Future of Space Technology
SpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Café Podcast #78: Terhi Vapola - Greencode Ventures, Green Investments, Digital Transformation and the Future of Space Technology. In this episode, Terhi Vapola, Co-founder of Greencode Venture, discusses the role of green investments, digital transformation, and the future of space technology in tackling climate change and promoting sustainable development. Key topics include the role of venture capital in supporting green startups, the importance of digitalization in the energy sector, and the potential of space technology in addressing global challenges.
Read More »TRAD software ready for JUICE launch
TRAD's (Tests and Radiation) technology will be on board the JUICE space probe which will launch on the 13th of April at 09:15 local time on board the Ariane 5 which will launch from the European spaceport Kourou.
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