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How satellites can support growth of future cities

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...

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Catapult launches new Small Satellite Market Intelligence report

The Small Satellite Market Intelligence report is a free quarterly update that follows the fast growing interest in small satellites. As part of the Catapult’s...

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UK wildfires pose water resilience threat

UK wildfires are costing water companies tens of millions of pounds and pose a risk to water quality, Utility Week has learned. The estimated cost of wildfires...

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Showcasing potential use of satellite communications and Earth observation for eCall system at ITS Europe 2017

The extended opportunities offered by emergency call system, eCall, will be demonstrated by the Satellite Applications Catapult for the first time at next week’s ITS...

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Catapult to attend Cereals 2017

As part of their continued commitment to the agricultural sector, the Satellite Applications Catapult will be exhibiting at Cereals 2017 this week. The event will...

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Catapult joins over 1,000 delegates at the UK Space Conference in Manchester

Today sees the launch of the biennial UK Space Conference, taking place at Manchester Central, from 30 May through to 1 June. This year’s conference...

Using Satellite Imagery for Positive Global Impact

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

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?

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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Submission Response to the Industrial Strategy Green Paper

On 23 January 2017, Greg Clark, the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, released the “Building our Industrial Strategy” green paper for...

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How Analysis Ready Data Can Transform Use of Satellite Data

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

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...

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