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How satellites can support growth of future cities

Published: July 11, 2017

Dan Wicks, Senior Earth Observation Specialist at the Satellite Applications Catapult, says that satellite technology will have a major impact on growing global urbanisation. By...

Using Satellite Imagery for Positive Global Impact

Published: May 16, 2017

Dr Sam Adlen, Head of Innovation at the Satellite Applications Catapult, considers what needs to happen next, following the recent Radiant Summit. When the likes of the...

Positively Engaging Space Engineers of the Future

Published: May 9, 2017

Joel Freedman, Senior Design Thinker in the User Centred Design Department at the Satellite Applications Catapult, explains how the organisation is giving its employees the...

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Satellites? Here in the North East?

Published: May 2, 2017

Catherine Johns of Business Durham looks at the success of the satellite applications sector in the North East. Three years ago, the North East won...

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How Analysis Ready Data Can Transform Use of Satellite Data

Published: April 26, 2017

Earth Observation Specialists, Dan Wicks and Tom Jones, provide a perspective on maximising the value of satellite data for end users. As we move into...

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Changing Perceptions to Make International Relationships More Effective

Published: April 19, 2017

Dr Elena Lobo, Senior Space Innovation Facilitator at the Satellite Applications Catapult, looks at how the international community is trying to collaborate more effectively to...

Inspiring students around space for British Science Week

Published: March 13, 2017

Dr Nafeesa Dajda, Head of Knowledge Exchange, Satellite Applications Catapult, explains how the Catapult is supporting British Science Week (10-19 March 2017) by showcasing space to school...

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Catapult staff finish as runners-up in Oxford University’s ‘Idea Idol’ competition

Published: February 14, 2017

In January, Catapult employees Tom Oaten, Anoop Pandey and Christophe Christiean entered the Oxford University’s 2017 “Idea Idol” competition, run by Oxford Entrepreneurs, where anyone...

Mobile healthcare in Peru

Published: December 2, 2016

By Estel Blay and Marcel Quintana, Satellite Applications Catapult Estel Blay and Marcel Quintana look back on a recent fact-finding visit by the Peruvian Ministry...

Important milestone in the fight against illegal fishing

Published: July 20, 2016

By Brad Soule, Senior Fisheries Analyst, Satellite Applications Catapult On 5 June 2016, the Port State Measures Agreement (PSMA) – an international treaty intended to help...

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