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Sidus Space receives FCC approval to expand satellite constellation in Low Earth Orbit
Oct 16, 2024 (SPX)
The FCC authorization covers LizzieSat 2 through 5, allowing Sidus to expand its operations beyond the inaugural LizzieSat-1 mission. This approval aligns with ...
Contract secures build for ESA's Harmony mission
Oct 16, 2024 (SPX)
The agreement was signed by Simonetta Cheli, ESA's Director of Earth Observations Programmes, and Rudiger Schonfeld, Board Member of OHB System AG, during the I...
Atmospheric rivers are shifting poleward, reshaping global weather patterns
Oct 13, 2024 (SPX)
The shift is worsening droughts in some regions, intensifying flooding in others, and putting water resources that many communities rely on at risk. When atmosp...
Lightning storms unleash high-energy electrons into space
Oct 11, 2024 (SPX)
A team of researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder, led by undergraduate Max Feinland, has revealed a surprising link between Earth's lightning storms ...
American Meteorological Society offers free access to Weather Band resources
Oct 11, 2024 (SPX)
This transition opens access to over 400 articles, webinars, story maps, and expert discussions. From hurricane updates to storm chaser interviews and seasonal ...
First MetOp Second-Generation Satellite Completed with Sibling Undergoing Tests
Oct 11, 2024 (SPX)
MetOp-SG is an advanced continuation of the original MetOp satellites, designed in three successive pairs of A-type and B-type satellites. Each pair will work t...
Hydrosat secures new NOAA grant to advance climate monitoring efforts
Oct 08, 2024 (SPX)
This latest funding builds on Hydrosat's previous successes with NOAA, further validating the company's technology and strengthening its role in enhancing envir...
Most tropical thunderstorms emit gamma radiation
Oct 08, 2024 (SPX)
Researchers recently flew a NASA retrofitted U2 spy plane over storms, and in two papers published on October 3 in 'Nature', they revealed that gamma radiation ...
ESA unveils new EO science strategy to tackle global challenges
Oct 08, 2024 (SPX)
Simonetta Cheli, ESA's Director of Earth Observation Programmes, emphasized the critical role of satellite technology in guiding decisions that shape our planet...
New era of solar observation begins with routine coronal magnetic field data
Oct 04, 2024 (SPX)
The findings, collected over an eight-month period using the Upgraded Coronal Multi-channel Polarimeter (UCoMP), are detailed in a study published today in 'Sci...
Supreme Court lets stand rules to curb mercury, methane emissions
Oct 04, 2024 (AFP)
The court, without comment, rejected a request by industry groups and Republican state attorneys general who had asked for the Environmental Protection Agency (...
Scientists find new gamma-ray emission in storm clouds
Oct 03, 2024 (SPX)
Researchers using NASA airborne platforms have now found a new kind of gamma-ray emission that's shorter in duration than the steady glows and longer than the m...
Gold Fields collaborates with Fleet Space's ExoSphere to boost exploration in Chile
Oct 03, 2024 (SPX)
"Fleet Space and Gold Fields share a vision of applying the powerful capabilities enabled by advanced satellite connectivity, 3D multiphysics, and AI to unify t...
Morpheus introduces ground station and target analytics update for JOURNEY
Oct 03, 2024 (SPX)
"The latest updates to JOURNEY are not just about enhancing technical capabilities - they're about driving real value for our users. By providing deeper insight...
ICEYE unveils Dwell Precise mode with enhanced 25 cm resolution
Oct 03, 2024 (SPX)
The Dwell Precise mode combines high-resolution imaging with exceptional data quality, offering the ability to identify smaller objects, such as specific vehicl...
Sidus Space prepares LizzieSat-2 for launch
Oct 03, 2024 (SPX)
"The completion of environmental testing represents a crucial milestone for Sidus Space as we move towards the launch of LizzieSat-2," said Carol Craig, CEO of ...
Using satellite data to expand understanding of river flow dynamics
Sep 30, 2024 (SPX)
A new study, published in the 'Journal of Remote Sensing', explores the use of satellite data to enhance the understanding of AHG by incorporating remote sensin...
Satellite data fusion enhances early detection of convective clouds
Sep 27, 2024 (SPX)
To address this, researchers from China's National Satellite Meteorological Center have introduced a new fusion method that combines the high-resolution texture...
Artificial intelligence and satellite data advancing climate modeling
Sep 27, 2024 (SPX)
A new approach, developed by a team led by Prof. Veronika Eyring of the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and the University of Bremen, integrates artificial intell...
Hurricanes, storms, typhoons... Is September wetter than usual?
Sep 26, 2024 (AFP)
But while scientists can link some extreme weather events directly to human-caused global warming, it remains too early to draw clear conclusions about this sod...
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