The European Space Agency has called for new mission ideas: the ‘Call’ invites scientists, working in Earth observation to submit ideas for ESA’s 11th Earth Explorer mission. Earth Explorer missions are built in response to the needs of a scientific community who want to understand different aspects of the Earth Read more…
BARSC member CGI UK, that delivers mission-critical space software systems for clients around the world, has teamed up with Serco, Inmarsat, and Lockheed Martin UK, to create a new organisation called, Athena. While continuing to operate as separate companies, Athena aims to develop shared capabilities that will meet the likely Read more…
Commerce Department Releases New Regulations to Support U.S. Leadership in Commercial Satellite Remote Sensing Industry The U.S. Department of Commerce has released new regulations regarding the licensing process for private U.S. satellite remote sensing operations. These new rules will eliminate most restrictions on how licensed remote sensing systems may be Read more…
Version six of the popular BARSC Cuddle networking meetings, was held in line with Government advice and hence, took place online. For ninety minutes on Friday 1st May, members of the British Association of Remote Sensing Companies enjoyed the opportunity to hear from and interact with, presenters from ICEYE, AC Read more…
Shell’s GameChanger programme works with start-ups and businesses on unproven early-stage ideas with the potential to impact the future of energy. The multi-national will provide companies with support, expertise and seed funding, while they maintain the independence to make their own decisions. Transforming Earth Observation Data into Actionable Insights Shell Read more…
The British Association of Remote Sensing Companies (BARSC), the industry body that promotes the British earth observation industry throughout home markets and across the world, is delighted to confirm that ICEYE Information Solutions UK Ltd. has become the Association’s latest Corporate Member. Headquartered in Espoo, Finland, ICEYE has recently expanded Read more…
The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) exists to assess and mitigate the effects of desertification and drought at national and international levels through a programme of strategic international cooperation and partnership. First recommended as part of Agenda 21, and becoming active in 1996, it is the only internationally Read more…
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) announces the appointment of Phil Brownnett as Managing Director, succeeding Sarah Parker who is stepping down from the role to pursue new challenges. Phil Brownnett, who is currently Managing Director of Geo Intelligence (UK), Airbus Defence and Space, will take up his new position on Read more…
The UK Space Agency has announced it will invest £374 million per year with the European Space Agency (ESA) to deliver international space programmes over the next 5 years. The UK is one of the founding members of ESA, an inter-governmental organisation established in 1975 to promote cooperation in space research, Read more…
Satellite technology could be used to support the clean up of UK nuclear sites, as part of a new Space Data Challenge launched by the UK Space Agency in collaboration with the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA). The Nuclear Decommissioning Space Data Challenge will encourage smaller businesses and university start-ups to Read more…