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Sustainable Earth
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Embracing EO To Understand the Challenges Associated with Environmental Risk

Published: May 2, 2023

Beyond Earth
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Company Spotlight: D-Orbit

Published: April 27, 2023

Featured image: Render of D-Orbit’s ION Satellite Carrier. Image Credit: D-Orbit Founded in 2011, D-Orbit develops space logistics and orbital transportation services in Earth’s Orbit....

Sustainable Earth
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A Delegation from Colombia Visits the UK to Learn About Connectivity and Agriculture Technology

Published: April 20, 2023

We are thrilled to share the latest achievement of the ‘Rural Connected Colombia’ project, which marks another significant milestone in the project’s progress. The project...

Space Applications
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Company Spotlight: Lúnasa Space

Published: April 18, 2023

Innovating in the space sector in the New Space movement is largely concerned with developing state-of-the-art technology, and de-risking this development so that the technology...

Sustainable Earth
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Digital Twin Showcase: Opportunities for the Space Industry

Published: April 14, 2023

Introduction The UK space industry continues to grow, generating an estimated £16.4 billion turnover per year. It also employs over 45,000 people across a national...

Sustainable Earth
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Digital Twin Showcase: Overcoming Challenges by Working Together

Published: April 13, 2023

Introduction In recent years, digital twins have begun to revolutionise many areas of project planning, asset management, and even environmental policy. Yet, to realise the...

Sustainable Earth
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Digital Twin Showcase: Mission Control for Earth

Published: April 5, 2023

Introduction Climate change is set to have a profound effect on our environment over the coming decades. While initiatives like the Net Zero Strategy aim...

Sustainable Earth
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Digital Twin Showcase: What is a Digital Twin?

Published: April 3, 2023

Introduction Sustainable infrastructure is a key component of climate change adaptation strategies; providing essential services, such as energy, water, transport, and communication to global populations,...

Sustainable Earth
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What’s New in NewSpace? Interview with Dan Wicks

Published: March 22, 2023

This interview first appeared in an episode of ‘What’s New in NewSpace?’, a Q&A series that covers the opinions, perspectives, and vision of industry thought...

Sustainable Earth
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The Importance of Understanding Local Context; Insights from a Colombian Engagement

Published: March 13, 2023

The blog discusses a five-day engagement by the Satellite Applications Catapult team working with project partners to explore the needs of the people in the...

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