The night sky in October
The night sky in October
Having passed the equinox last month, there is now more night-time than daylight, perfect for a night of stargazing!
Using satellites to monitor deforestation in cocoa crops
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Ecometrica, Forest2020, Posted on:
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Earth observation, International, International Partnership Programme, People, Satellites
Monitoring cocoa plants in Ghana from space Globally, the majority of tropical deforestation is still linked to commodity farming and production. The expanded production of agricultural commodities such as beef, soy, cocoa, palm oil and paper/pulp are the major drivers …
Managing dengue fever with space technology
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HR Wallingford, Posted on:
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Categories:
Applications, International Partnership Programme, Satellites
D-MOSS uses satellite data to predict dengue outbreaks up to six months in advance.
The night sky in September
NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter has performed amazingly well on Mars, successfully completing its eleventh flight last month, scouting out the terrain that the Perseverance Rover will traverse across Jezero crater. The rover, which touched down on Mars in February, is preparing …
UK and Iceland strengthen ties for UK Launch
The arrangement secures the Icelandic Government’s support for UK launch activities.
Space technology helps boost dam safety
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DAMSAT team, Posted on:
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Categories:
Earth from space, Earth observation, International Partnership Programme
New satellite-driven tech is being used to improve dam safety in Peru.
The night sky in August
If you’ve been thinking about trying a night of star-gazing, August is the perfect month to try.
New regulations mean lift-off for UK spaceflight
Every sector, from planes to trains to automobiles, is governed by an evolving set of laws and regulations within which it can grow safely, create commercial opportunities for investors and deliver better public services while keeping the environment safe as …
Looking Earthward for inspiration to clean up space
The growth in space debris and news of near-miss collisions in low Earth orbit are grabbing the headlines. Perhaps it is time to look Earthward for inspiration.
Earth observation data without coding - can it be done?
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Stephen Roberts, Posted on:
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Categories:
Careers, Earth from space, Earth observation, Education
My dissertation used Earth observation satellite data. But I didn’t know how to code.
The night sky in July
Even though the shorter nights prevail for the next couple of months, the summer months are a great opportunity to see many of the most exciting astronomical sights. Noctilucent clouds, the core of our Milky Way galaxy, the summer …