https://spacewatch.global/tag/satellite-imagery/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Tue, 19 May 2026 08:39:51 +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/satellite-imagery/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2026/05/synmax-bets-on-agentic-ai-to-move-from-data-vendor-to-intelligence-company/ Fri, 15 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=73920 SynMax founder Eric Anderson outlines the Houston startup's evolution from natural gas analytics to maritime intelligence - and why he believes agentic AI, not chat interfaces, will drive its leap from data vendor to full-spectrum intelligence company.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/09/spacewatchgl-opinion-from-drought-to-devastating-floods-can-earth-observation-and-gis-data-help-protect-communities/ Fri, 12 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=67610
Written by Dr Lisa-Maria Rebelo
Kenya has experienced a dramatic shift from a prolonged, severe drought, to catastrophic flooding. In 2024, intense rainfall resulted in flooding across the country, claiming the lives of at least 228 people and displacing over 212,000 others in May. While the country typically anticipates heavy rainfall during the long rainy season from March to May, the scale of these events was unprecedented.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/06/ksat-and-liberatech-forge-strategic-alliance-to-advance-global-earth-intelligence/ Wed, 11 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=65713 In a move that reflects the accelerating convergence of space-based infrastructure and advanced analytics, Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT) and Liberatech Space have announced a strategic partnership aimed at transforming Earth observation into real-time, predictive intelligence. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/06/maxar-and-saab-forge-strategic-alliance-to-advance-european-space-based-defense-capabilities/ Tue, 10 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=65673 In a move that underscores the tightening links between the transatlantic space and defense ecosystems, Maxar and Sweden’s Saab have entered into a strategic partnership to co-develop multi-domain battlespace solutions and strengthen Europe’s access to space-based capabilities. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/08/space-cafe-radio-geopolitics-insights-into-humanitarian-missions-with-ngas-sandra-auchter/ Thu, 29 Aug 2024 08:00:45 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=56750 Join Torsten Kriening, Publisher at SpaceWatch.Global, in an engaging conversation with Sandra Auchter, head of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) office in Denver, Colorado. Recorded during the 39th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, this episode dives into the mission of the NGA, its role in providing crucial geospatial data for humanitarian efforts, and the integration with other federal agencies.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/11/kuva-space-secures-17-6-million-in-series-a-funding/ Fri, 03 Nov 2023 07:00:44 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=52071 Kuva Space, a Finnish hyperspectral satellite imagery company, has successfully raised 16.6 million euros ($17.6 million) in a recent Series A funding round. The startup, founded in 2016, aims to accelerate its satellite launches and expand its market reach, especially in the United States. The funding will be utilised to enhance Kuva Space’s AI analytics platform.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/10/iceye-and-suhora-secure-radar-imagery-contract/ Fri, 27 Oct 2023 06:00:32 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=51971 ICEYE, a Finnish microsatellite manufacturer announced on the 26th of October a partnership with Suhora Technologies, an Indian software and geospatial intelligence company. The partnership will allow Suhora access to ICEYE’s satellite imagery of any location on the planet. It will play a role in providing Suhora’s users with advanced monitoring and analytical geospatial solutions. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/04/satellogic-and-geollect-jointly-provide-insights-in-the-maritime-domain/ Wed, 27 Apr 2022 06:00:32 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=40644 Sub-meter resolution satellite imagery collection company Satellogic, has signed an agreement with geospatial intelligence and data analysis company Geollect, to offer unrivalled maritime domain awareness capabilities, Satellogic said. According to the contract, Satellogic will make its maritime]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/12/register-today-for-our-space-cafe-33-minutes-with-prof-anke-kaysser-pyzalla-on-11-january-2022/ Wed, 29 Dec 2021 17:00:20 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=38201&preview=true&preview_id=38201 This Space Café WebTalk will feature Prof Anke Kaysser-Pyzalla, Chair of the Executive Board of the German Aerospace Center (DLR), in conversation with Torsten Kriening, publisher of SpaceWatch.Global. Climate change demands our action – record from space, analyze, act]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/12/register-today-for-our-space-cafe-33-minutes-with-alice-gorman-on-4-january-2022/ Fri, 24 Dec 2021 08:00:31 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=38095&preview=true&preview_id=38095 This Space Café WebTalk will feature Alice Gorman, space archeologist and associate professor at Flinders University, in conversation with Torsten Kriening, publisher of SpaceWatch.Global. Let's talk about the Moon! Associate Professor Alice Gorman, from Flinders University, is an internationally recognised leader in the field of space archaeology.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/10/iceye-opens-archive-of-18000-radar-satellite-images-to-the-public/ Wed, 14 Oct 2020 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=27190&preview=true&preview_id=27190 ICEYE opens archive of 18,000 radar satellite images to the public]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/05/researchers-harness-satellite-imagery-and-ai-to-help-fight-poverty-in-africa/ Thu, 28 May 2020 05:00:41 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=22916 Stanford University scholars Marshall Burke, David Lobell and Stefano Ermon have spent the past five years leading a team of researchers to home in on an efficient way to find and track impoverished zones across Africa.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/05/iceye-demonstrates-sar-interferometry-with-an-18-day-global-repeat/ Mon, 11 May 2020 05:00:36 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=22396 Finnish New Space leader ICEYE is the first in the world to demonstrate interferometric capabilities from synthetic-aperture radar (SAR) satellites under 100kg (220 pounds) in mass. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/04/startup-sar-operator-predasar-appoints-coo-and-cso/ Tue, 21 Apr 2020 05:00:07 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=21718 PredaSAR, which is building and will operate the world’s largest and most advanced commercially operated Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite constellation, announced the appointment of Col Michael Moran, USAF (Ret.) as Chief Operating Officer and Eric Truitt as Chief Solutions Officer, effective 15 April 2020.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/04/rocket-lab-to-launch-dedicated-mission-for-japanese-space-start-up-synspective/ Thu, 16 Apr 2020 05:00:08 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=21603 Rocket Lab has signed a deal with Japanese satellite company Synspective to launch a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite in late 2020. The signing was announced on 14 April 2020.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/04/satellites-map-the-global-flow-of-oil/ Thu, 09 Apr 2020 05:00:38 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=21317 Demand for oil has collapsed due to the coronavirus pandemic just as supply is about to strengthen because of a dispute between Russia and Saudi Arabia. As a result, oil prices have sunk to levels not seen since 2002.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/04/hong-kong-aerospace-technology-group-to-launch-first-satellite-golden-bauhinia-no-1/ Thu, 09 Apr 2020 05:00:26 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=21351 Hong Kong Aerospace Technology Group (HKATG) announced it aims to launch the "Golden Bauhinia No.1" low-orbit high frequency satellite in June from China. The planned launch marks an important milestone in the company's "Golden Bauhinia" space remote sensing project.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/04/geospatial-intelligence-company-bird-i-acquired-by-hanley-wood-and-meyers-research/ Thu, 09 Apr 2020 05:00:15 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=21367 Hanley Wood | Meyers Research, the housing industry's foremost advisors and provider of rich data, has announced it acquired Bird.i, a Scotland-based company that combines the latest satellite imagery and artificial intelligence (AI) technology to provide valuable land and building insights.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/04/historic-rapideye-constellation-captures-last-light/ Tue, 07 Apr 2020 05:00:35 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=21285 This content is for members only. 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