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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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 …
Strengthening space ties between the UK and Japan
Today, the UK Space Agency signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), taking a new step in space cooperation between the UK and Japan. Dr Graham Turnock (CEO of the UK Space Agency) and President …
Worms in space: Molecular Muscle Experiment 2
On the 3 June 2021 the second Molecular Muscle Experiment, MME2, launched to space from Cape Canaveral (Florida, USA), sending thousands of tiny C. elegans worms to live on board the International Space Station for several days. Their mission: to help mankind understand spaceflight-induced muscle decline. Following on from the first MME, MME2 continues with similar aims: 1) …
The night sky in June
The shortest night of the year falls on 21 June, with the sun being below the horizon for less than eight hours. And as well as many fascinating night sky sights to see, this month also hosts an exciting day-time …