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Inaugural Small Satellite launch took place on April 17 as part of In-Orbit Demonstration Programme

Published: April 17, 2019

Wednesday 17 April 2019 saw the launch of the latest miniaturised weather observing and forecasting technology into space. Destined for the International Space Station, the...

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LATAM-III Mars Desert Research Station

Published: April 5, 2019

Between 5 May and 19 May 2019 the LATAM-III mission for the Mars Society Peru, will be operating at the Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS) in...

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Inviting Your Views and Engagement – Business in Space Growth Network

Published: March 27, 2019

The creation of the Business in Space Growth Network (BSGN) by The European Space Agency (ESA) is designed to support the development of a new...

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Growing Sustainable Finance and the Opportunity for Geospatial Solutions 

Published: March 25, 2019

Sustainable Finance is becoming increasingly relevant as our economic activities, fuelled by a global finance sector, keep reaching and breaching the natural and social boundaries of our planet. More and more institutional investors...

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Launch of North East Smart Ports Testbed

Published: March 22, 2019

New digital technology project that aims to work with ports and smart suppliers in North East England. A new initiative that aims to pilot smart...

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Using technology to fight the illegal wildlife trade

Published: March 8, 2019

The trade of illegal animal products is valued at ÂŁ17 billion per year, and sits fourth as the most lucrative crime after drugs, weapons and...

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Two new tech start-ups join the Westcott Business Incubation Centre

Published: March 4, 2019

LIFT ME OFF Ltd and Nickless Technologies Ltd are the latest two companies to join the Westcott Business Incubation Centre, which provides incubation support to...

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Transport Systems Catapult and Department for Transport: Traffic Management and Commercial Drone Operation

Published: February 21, 2019

The Transport Systems Catapult (TSC) will lead a research and development project by the DfT that will lay the groundwork and open pathways to commercial...

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Space – The Village Hall | TEDxTruro

Published: February 18, 2019

Our COO, Lucy Edge shares her vision of how emerging space technologies can help us defy distance and time to create more diverse, inclusive and...

AHDB Satellites for Agriculture

Published: February 14, 2019

In collaboration with AHDB, Satellite Applications Catapult has co-produced an overview of the opportunities that the space sector can offer to agriculture and farming. Focussing...

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The Geospatial Way to a Better World

Published: January 31, 2019

Author: Asimina Syriou Asimina was an Earth Observation Specialist within the Geospatial Intelligence team at the Satellite Applications Catapult.   In November 2018, the Satellite Applications...

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Technology for Conservation

Published: January 15, 2019

Co-authors: Heather Garrick and Fernando Carballal The Illegal Wildlife Trade (IWT) is the largest direct threat to the future of many of the world’s most...

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