National Space Applications Programme

The UK Space Agency is looking to renew its support for space applications development, particularly capitalising on the contribution the Agency can make as a neutral broker between Government requirements and service providers. Therefore, the UK Space Agency would like to launch a National Space Applications Programme (NSAP), and is looking for technical professional support [...]

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(CEOI) Innovations in Remote Sensing – A Review

Over 70 delegates from a wide variety of industries, institutions and government attended the CEOI Innovations in Remote Sensing Showcase in London on 23rd January 2013. Supported by the Satellite Applications Catapult, the event provided a great opportunity to catch up with the latest Earth observation (EO) instrumentation technologies and highlighted potential areas for licensing, [...]

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Building Satellite Data Ecosystems

On Tuesday 19 March 2013, the University of Edinburgh and the Satellite Applications Catapult are organising a ‘Building Satellite Data Ecosystems’ event to discuss the long-term view to build on an ecosystem that creates knowledge. The event is taking place at the Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation, registration is at 9.00am. For more information please [...]

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London Satellite Finance Network – Conference and Trade Show

The London Satellite Finance Network – Conference and Trade Show is taking place on Monday 11 February at Inmarsat’s London offices. The event has been organised to help both SMEs and larger industry players network with the finance community, the Government and UK Export Finance to help ‘finance business growth’ and ‘grow export market potential’. [...]

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SSTL Demonstrate First High Altitude GPS Navigation Fix

An experimental GPS receiver, built by Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL), has successfully achieved a GPS position fix at 23,300km altitude – the first position fix above the GPS constellation on a civilian satellite. The SGR-GEO receiver is collecting data that could help SSTL to develop a receiver to navigate spacecraft in Geostationary orbit (GEO) [...]

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Remote Sensing in the Marine Environment

To learn more about the ‘Remote Sensing in the Marine Environment’ event that is being hosted by the UK Hydrographic Office, the Satellite Applications Catapult and the Royal Institute of Navigation, just click on the following link: Event Brochure

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November edition of ISIC newsletter

Read about the latest news from the International Space Innovation Centre in the November issue of INSPIRE

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Satellite Applications Catapult Newsletter

Read about the latest news from the Satellite Applications Catapult in the first issue of their NEWSLETTER

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Space Solutions Hackathon

The International Space Innovation Centre (ISIC), Satellite Applications Catapult, MetOffice and UK Space Agency are organising simultaneous Space Solutions ‘Hackathons’ at the Electron Building, on the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, near Oxford and at the MetOffice, Exeter. The two-day technology development Hackathons are taking place over the weekend of Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 [...]

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Satellite Applications Catapult Development – Briefing Day

On Wednesday 21 November 2012, the Satellite Applications Catapult will be holding a Briefing Day to provide an update on the proposed organisation moving forward, the Market Led Programmes it will be focusing on, and information on ways in which industry, SMEs, academia and public sector organisations can get involved. There will also be the [...]

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About BARSC

The British Association of Remote Sensing Companies (BARSC) was established in 1985, and represents the interests of all those involved in remote sensing activities, from major companies to SMEs and independent consultants. The Association Objectives are:
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To conserve, promote and protect the interests of, and encourage co-operation between, all UK companies, partnerships and individuals offering and undertaking consulting and contracting services in the field of remote sensing.
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To ensure that the interests of the Members of the Association are fully represented in all national, international and government committees which may exist and exert influence on the spheres of interest of Members.
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To liaise with Government departments, academic institutions and other similar bodies when undertaking contractual remote sensing activities in the operation of the professional and commercial services provided by Members.
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To encourage international funding and executing Agencies or organisations instigating remote sensing projects overseas to co-operate with BARSC and its Members.
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To provide a forum for representations to government and other appropriate bodies in connection with overseas trade visits and exhibitions.
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Do all such other things as may be conducive to the attainment of the above objectives