Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) has released an image showing the successful deployment of the de-orbit drag sail on-board TechDemoSat-1. The deployment of the Icarus-1 drag sail, which was supplied by Cranfield University, marks the end of mission operations for SSTL’s TechDemoSat-1 small satellite which was launched into a 635 Read more…
Two of the UK’s leading Space sector companies, BARSC member Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) and Oxford Space Systems (OSS) have been awarded National Space Technology Programme funding to develop an innovative and stowage-efficient Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) payload. This new technology delivers a truly disruptive solution and is a Read more…
The British Association of Remote Sensing Companies (BARSC), the body that promotes the British earth observation industry throughout home markets and across the world, is delighted to confirm that EOX Consulting has joined to become their latest member company. EOX Consulting Ltd provides business and technical consultancy to the space Read more…
Chetan Pradhan, Chairman of the Board of the European Association of Remote Sensing Companies (EARSC), recently spoke to SciTech Europa about the Earth Observation industry in Europe today and how it is developing. During the interview, Chetan was asked; “At the national level, how would you characterise the implementation – Read more…
KazSTSat and VESTA, two small satellites designed and manufactured at Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL), are due to launch on Spaceflight’s SSO-A SmallSat Express Mission on board a SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base later this month. KazSTSat is a small Earth observation satellite jointly developed by Read more…
April 22, 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. In recognition of this milestone Earth Day Network, the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, and the U.S. Department of State are launching Earth Challenge 2020 as the world’s largest coordinated citizen science campaign. Earth Challenge 2020 will engage millions Read more…
The Space Placements in INdustry scheme (SPIN) has been designed to provide an introductory link for those considering employment in the space sector and space sector organisations looking to find the most talented and enthusiastic people to ensure the future success of their businesses. The scheme is managed by the Read more…
The British Association of Remote Sensing Companies (BARSC), the body that promotes the British earth observation industry throughout home markets and across the world, is delighted to announce that world-leading small satellite manufacturer and pioneers of the small-sat revolution, SSTL Ltd. has joined as a new Corporate Member. Since the Read more…
High-precision ground stability measurements from CGG’s recently released MotionMap UK database will now be used to enhance the specialist ground risk reports of Terrafirma Search, the UK’s leading independent advisor on ground hazards. After signing a multi-year agreement with CGG, Terrafirma becomes one of the first UK companies to include Read more…
Government launch call for evidence to be geospatial world leader The government is urging the UK’s geospatial sector and beyond to take part and share views on their future vision, as part of its call for evidence, which was launched recently. The Member companies that make up the British Association Read more…