Earth observation

SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre (CRC), an Australian space research centre, announced on the 23rd of May that they have launched a new research program: Maya Nula. This program intends to develop Australian satellite Earth Observation (EO) capability with space sensor technology to advance Australia’s agriculture industry. 

ICEYE has announced a new imaging mode known as Dwell to enable its synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites to remain focused on a specific point on the ground for an extended collection time. This unique long-duration imaging mode allows ICEYE satellites to capture significantly more information about the imaging target, creating a powerful new capability for imagery users.

The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) has awarded European Space Imaging (EUSI) and Airbus a contract to deliver very high-resolution (VHR) optical satellite imagery.

Our Space Café “33 minutes with Enrico Stoll and Jens Berdermann – beauty and dangerous aspects of space” took place on Tuesday, 9th May. Prof. Enrico Stoll, Space Cafe returner and the Chair of Space Technology at the Technical University Berlin. And Dr. Jens Berdermann, the Acting Director and Department Head of the DLR Institute for Solar-Terrestrial Physics in Neustrelitz an hour and half north of Berlin. The space cafe took place at the 14th IAA Symposium on Small Satellites for Earth System Observation.

It is day 1 of the newly established Munich New Space Summit. Torsten Kriening gives an overview on the day and the talks to expect.

Rocket Lab successfully completed the first of two dedicated Electron launches on the 8th of May to deploy a constellation of tropical cyclone monitoring satellites for NASA reports Business Wire. 

OroraTech, a German aerospace company, announced they are partnering with Spire Global.

On day 3 of the 14th IAA Symposium in Berlin, Torsten Kriening interviewed Niklas Aksteiner from DLR Bremen about their work and the connection the the small satellite community

On day 3 at the 14th IAA Symposium, Torsten Kriening interviewed Thomas Terzidaschian of the DLR Berlin about altitude control and the work the institutes contributes to the small satellite community.

On day 3 the 14th IAA Symposium on Small Satellites, Torsten Kriening gives an outlook on the program of the day.