https://spacewatch.global/tag/remote-sensing/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:05:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/remote-sensing/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2026/06/marble-imaging-pushes-into-asia-with-taiwan-mou-and-japan-eo-partnership/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:15:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=74372 German Earth observation start-up Marble Imaging is expanding into the Indo-Pacific, signing an MoU with Taiwan's National Taiwan Ocean University and opening a new chapter in Japan alongside Japan Space Imaging (JSI) — positioning its rapid-revisit, very high-resolution constellation for the region's maritime security and dual-use demand.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/05/spacewatchgl-opinion-beyond-data-why-satellite-access-alone-wont-deliver-climate-resilience-in-africa/ Mon, 11 May 2026 18:15:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=73791
Written by Joshua Faleti
Africa now has unprecedented access to Earth observation data through initiatives such as GMES & Africa and Digital Earth Africa. Yet climate vulnerability across the continent persists.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/05/geoint-2026-day-two-earthdailys-6-new-satellites-launched-and-nro-contract-win/ Mon, 11 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=73767 EarthDaily expands its satellite constellation to support AI-driven global change detection built on consistent, repeatable Earth observation data.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/04/space-symposium-2026-wildfire-intelligence-from-space-thats-is-saving-lives-with-steve-maisonet/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=72888 Yvette Gonzalez visits OroraTech US in Denver to see how their satellite-based wildfire intelligence platform is giving fire agencies real-time detection and response capabilities when it matters most.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/09/axelspace-and-gazprom-space-systems-to-collaborate-on-earth-observation-projects-for-energy-industry/ Thu, 24 Sep 2020 05:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=26447&preview=true&preview_id=26447 Axelspace Corporation today announces the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Gazprom Space Systems (GSS) towards the common goal of empowering anyone with actionable Earth observation data to make more informed decisions.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/04/spacewatch-global-opinion-the-importance-of-space-science-and-technology-in-africa/ Mon, 13 Apr 2020 11:00:27 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=21416 Space science and space exploration are generally undertaken for the benefit of humanity and thus are normally regarded as a public good provided at a cost to national governments. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/04/japans-axelspace-leads-research-initiative-on-red-tide-predictions/ Wed, 08 Apr 2020 05:00:01 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=21328 Axelspace Corporation, the Japanese satellite Earth observation company, announced on 3 April 2020 an agreement with Tokio Marine Holdings Inc., Hiroshima University, and Hydro Technology Institute Co., Ltd., on a joint research initiative into the prediction of red tide outbreaks that could potentially cause damage to marine resources]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/04/covid-19-how-can-satellites-help/ Tue, 07 Apr 2020 05:00:35 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=21295 This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/04/mitsubishi-electric-begins-developing-the-gosat-gw-satellite-for-greenhouse-gases-and-water-cycle-observation/ Fri, 03 Apr 2020 05:00:02 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=21194 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced on 30 March 2020  that it has been designated by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) as the contractor of the Global Observing SATellite for Greenhouse gases and Water cycle (GOSAT-GW), the third in the GOSAT series, and has already initiated development activities. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/03/cloudferro-inks-agreement-to-provide-very-high-resolution-satellite-imagery/ Fri, 27 Mar 2020 06:00:45 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=20977 This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/03/ororatech-releases-new-version-of-wildfire-detection-system/ Thu, 05 Mar 2020 06:00:31 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=20234 Today, OroraTech announces the release of a new version of their wildfire intelligence system. The company specializes in early wildfire detection and monitoring from space using satellite data. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/02/air-new-zealand-joins-nasa-climate-science-mission/ Fri, 28 Feb 2020 06:00:10 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=19924 Air New Zealand is set to be the first passenger airline to join a NASA earth science mission, with one of its Q300 aircraft to be fitted with next-generation satellite receivers later this year.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/02/airbus-pleiades-neo-imaging-satellites-are-on-track-for-launch-in-mid-2020/ Thu, 27 Feb 2020 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=19916 The first two Airbus-built Pléiades Neo imaging satellites have started comprehensive environmental testing to ensure they are ready for in-orbit operation, Airbus announced on 24 February 2020.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/02/data-from-french-chinese-cfosat-satellite-on-stream-for-scientific-community/ Tue, 25 Feb 2020 06:00:15 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=19785 This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/02/arianespace-prepares-to-launch-japanese-and-korean-satellites/ Fri, 14 Feb 2020 06:00:32 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=19401 Arianespace will orbit two telecommunications satellites for its third mission of 2020, using an Ariane 5 launch vehicle from the Guiana Space Center, lofting JCSAT-17 for the Japanese operator SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation, and GEO-KOMPSAT-2B for Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI)]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/02/france-and-israel-discuss-space-cooperation-at-ilan-ramon-space-conference/ Mon, 03 Feb 2020 06:00:13 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=18976 Centre national d'études spatiales (CNES) President Jean-Yves Le Gall was in Israel on 28 January 2020 to speak at the 15th Ilan Ramon International Conference, focused this year on the theme of the next decade in space. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/01/russia-willing-to-assist-turkmenistan-with-second-satellite-turkmen-astronaut/ Thu, 30 Jan 2020 06:00:31 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=18909 Russia is willing to assist the Central Asian republic of Turkmenistan in developing its second satellite and in the selection, training, and launch of the first Turkmen astronaut, according to Yuri Baturin – vice president of the Tsiolkovsky Russian Academy of Cosmonauts, politician, and a former cosmonaut – during a visit to the Turkmen capital Ashgabat on 25 January 2020.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/01/qinetiq-to-contribute-to-build-of-esas-altius-earth-observation-satellite/ Wed, 29 Jan 2020 06:00:14 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=18899 QinetiQ’s space business has confirmed it has secured a major new contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) to extend Europe’s capabilities in operational Earth Observation.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/01/capella-space-reveals-innovative-satellite-design-for-its-high-res-sar-imagery-service/ Mon, 27 Jan 2020 06:00:59 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=18827 This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/01/iceye-dark-vessel-detection-now-globally-available-for-government-organisations/ Wed, 22 Jan 2020 06:00:28 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=18725 ICEYE announced on 20 January 2020 the launch of its global Dark Vessel Detection solution for governmental maritime security customers. ]]>