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Thales Alenia Space has achieved another milestone with the successful launch of the Copernicus Sentinel-1C satellite, advancing global Earth observation capabilities. This cutting-edge satellite will monitor environmental changes, aid disaster response, and improve maritime safety with advanced radar imaging technology. Additionally, its innovative debris mitigation design sets a new standard in sustainable satellite operations. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gXeSe4ej #aerospace #spaceexploration #spaceindustry #spaceinnovation #spacetechnology #satellitetechnology

How Can #CubeSats Enhance Disaster Response and Relief Operations? CubeSats, such as the Prometheus 2 satellites developed by Airbus and In-Space Missions in September 2022, are capable of monitoring radio signals from ground stations. This provides valuable data during disasters, enabling efficient planning for relief and rescue operations by assessing the degree of impact and identifying the most affected areas. Key Market Players: EnduroSat, PLANET ELECTRO LABS , ISIS Innovative Solutions in Space B.V., GomSpace , Tyvak International, Adcole LLC , Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company, Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) , AAC Clyde Space , Read More: https://lnkd.in/dzZ23bkg #CubeSats #DisasterResponse #SatelliteTechnology #ReliefOperations #RadioSignalMonitoring #Prometheus2 #SpaceInnovation #EmergencyPlanning #TechForGood #DisasterManagement

Congratulations to our colleagues at OHB Sweden Thales Alenia Space and European Space Agency - ESA for the successful launch of the Arctic Weather Satellite #AWS 🚀🛰🌍 Deimos has developed the Payload Data Ground Segment of the satellite using our #gs4EO tools, to provide the services to orchestrate the real time execution of both processors L0 and L1a/b. The PDGS will also archive and disseminate L0 and L1b products and monitor the full system, which will be operated by KSAT – Kongsberg Satellite Services. AWS will provide all-weather microwave sounding of the global atmosphere with frequent revisit observations over the Arctic region. The satellite will supply an almost constant stream of atmospheric temperature and humidity which significantly benefits the very short-range weather forecasting in the Arctic 🌧⚡🌤❄ #earthobservation #groundsegment #dataprocessing Image credits @ESA

Sentinel-1C, the third satellite in the Copernicus Sentinel-1 family, has successfully launched aboard the Vega-C rocket from French Guiana, taking Europe’s Earth monitoring capabilities to the next level. This high-tech satellite, equipped with advanced radar and maritime traffic detection technology, promises groundbreaking contributions to environmental monitoring, disaster response, and marine surveillance. Sentinel-1C delivers all-weather, day-and-night high-resolution radar imagery, supporting critical applications like Arctic sea-ice tracking, forest mapping, and detecting oil spills and illegal fishing. The December 5 launch also marked the triumphant return to flight for Vega-C, Europe’s high-performance rocket, following extensive upgrades to ensure reliability. The successful launch reinforces Europe’s independent access to space, a crucial milestone for both Earth observation and commercial missions. Sentinel-1C joins its sibling Sentinel-1A in orbit, restoring the two-satellite constellation after Sentinel-1B’s retirement in 2022. Together, they offer unparalleled coverage of Earth’s land, oceans, and ice, with Sentinel-1D set to replace Sentinel-1A next year. Featuring an Automatic Identification System (AIS), Sentinel-1C will also revolutionize maritime traffic monitoring by capturing crucial vessel data, including identity, location, and direction. This mission is a testament to European collaboration and technological excellence, with ESA, the European Commission, and industry leaders like Thales Alenia Space and Airbus Defence and Space at the helm. Data from Sentinel-1C will be freely available through the Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem, empowering scientists, service providers, and crisis responders worldwide. With Sentinel-1C now in orbit and Vega-C back in action, Europe is leading the charge in space innovation and delivering tangible benefits to our planet. Sources : https://lnkd.in/gt8Ezmnu #Sentinel1C #VegaC #CopernicusMission #EarthObservation #SpaceInnovation #ESA 

Events like this highlight the importance of #SSA and prove that Spaceflux is doing a great job in guarding our orbits 🔭 https://lnkd.in/dQjTbwUn

For people in the #space business obvious but sometimes it’s important to share and be curious… I liked this question and answer on instagram by Airbus Space - Airbus Defence and Space How big is a #satellite ?🫣 We get this question quite often as a satellite is rarely seen with our own eyes. ~ Satellites come in all sizes, but here's one answer: A telecommunications satellite like the one shown here, EUTELSAT 36D, is approximately the size of a small truck (4m x 5m x 4m). They are rarely bigger, except for ambitious space missions like the Hubble or Webb telescopes. But with miniaturisation, they tend to be smaller and smaller every time! For example, the Sentinel-2 satellites measure 3.4m x 1.8m x 2,3m or the new generation of OneWeb satellites are only around 1 cubic metre It mainly depends on the satellite's mission, the number of instruments on board and the fuel needed to power it🛰️

On September 6th, 2024, Spaceflux confirmed the breakup of the ATLAS 5 CENTAUR rocket body (NORAD ID: 43227) following an initial #detection by Slingshot Aerospace. At 19:13 UTC, our sensor in Southern Australia observed the fragmentation debris at a distance of 21,700 km, leveraging our advanced stacking #software to precisely identify the #debris while minimizing interference from star streaks. The #fragmentation, occurring in geostationary transfer orbit (GTO), highlights the growing challenge of space debris management in this critical region, which is essential for both defense and commercial #satellite operations. By tracking these debris fields, Spaceflux helps mitigate potential risks to national security assets and ensure operational continuity for key orbital systems. With our AI-driven space traffic management and global sensor #network, Spaceflux is dedicated to ongoing #monitoring and precise #tracking of #space debris to protect valuable #infrastructure. We will continue analyzing the #data to provide further updates on this event. #SSA #spacedebris #SpaceTrafficManagement #spacesustainability #OrbitalDebris #NationalSecurity #SatelliteSafety #AI

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Airbus offers a comprehensive range of sensors designed to ensure precision, reliability, and performance across diverse space missions. The Astrix series features fibre-optic gyroscopes with unmatched inertial measurement accuracy, bias stability as low as 0.0005°/h, and mission lifetimes exceeding 15 years. Jena-Optronik’s star sensors provide precise attitude control for applications from Earth observation to deep space exploration, ensuring robust performance under harsh conditions. Complementing these, the BASS Bi-Axis Sun Sensors deliver dependable sun detection with a ±90° field of view, low mass, and high thermal resistance, ideal for LEO, GEO, and interplanetary missions. https://buff.ly/40tg0Ab #SpaceMatters #Space #Airbus #Avionics #AvionicsSensors #Astrix #LEO #GEO #Satellites #SunSensors #Interplanetary #InterplanetaryMissions

All weather begins with the sun and solar activity is about to produce some stunning sights here on Earth. The Northern Lights may be visible as far south as Alabama! It is becoming increasingly important that we monitor space weather and improve our understanding of how space weather drives the terrestrial weather we experience. If we increase our measurement capabilities, we can improve our forecast models. #SpaceWeather can also impact satellite performance so more sensors in LEO attached to smallsats to collect measurements could be critical to extending mission life, hardening satellite designs to withstand solar events, and possibly maneuvering sats in orbit to lessen the impact. (I think we are a ways away on that last one). https://lnkd.in/gUEF8MAG #auroraborealis #space #smallsat