HydroGNSS mission lands in California
The UK-built HydroGNSS mission, which will investigate the Earth’s water cycle, has landed in California and is ready to start preparations for launch.
Earth observation
Milestone for MicroCarb: First Earth Observations
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The National Centre for Earth Observation, Posted on:
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Earth from space, Earth observation
On 28 August, the MicroCarb satellite captured its first view of Earth, marking a major milestone following its 25 July launch.
From Satellites to Solutions: Tackling Blue-Green Algae in Lough Neagh
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UK Space Agency, Posted on:
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Delivering Missions and Capabilities, Earth from space, Earth observation
Lough Neagh is one of Northern Ireland’s most valuable natural assets. Yet, like many freshwater bodies across Europe, it is increasingly vulnerable to the growth of harmful blue-green algae.
Messium uses space-based nitrogen analysis as an enabling technology for farmers
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Emily Jayne Peters, Posted on:
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Delivering Missions and Capabilities, Earth observation, Satellites
Messium, part of the UK Space Agency’s Enabling Technologies Programme (ETP), are using space-based nitrogen analysis as an enabling technology for farmers.
A new challenge: using satellite tech to monitor Algal Blooms in Northern Ireland
The UK Space Agency is aiming to address the challenges blue-green algal blooms pose to Lough Neagh and its surrounding communities.
New projects to boost Earth Observation data capability
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UK Space Agency, Posted on:
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Delivering Missions and Capabilities, Earth observation, Funding
The UK Space Agency has announced two new projects to enhance Earth Observation Data Capability.
Starting and ending my career with the ERS-2 mission
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Sue Horne, Posted on:
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Careers, Earth observation, Satellites, Space sustainability
As the ERS-2 climate mission starts its burn up in the Earth’s atmosphere, our Space Exploration Special Adviser Sue Horne talks about how the mission has spanned her career in space.
How FORUM will improve climate change forecasts
Imperial College London's Professor Helen Brindley explains how the ESA FORUM mission, contracted to Airbus, will improve the accuracy of climate change forecasts and help scientists see the Earth through new eyes.
Satellites, bananas, and ethics: Partnerships to tackle food insecurity
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Liz Cox, Head of International Engagement – International Partnership Programme, Posted on:
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Earth from space, Earth observation, International, International Partnership Programme, People, Satellites
It's not every day I attend a workshop where satellites, bananas, livestock, and ethics are central to the conversation.
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 …