Tag: Earth/Horizon Sensors
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Katalyst Robotic Spacecraft Passes Testing Milestone Ahead of First-of-its-Kind Mission
Katalyst Space has completed environmental testing of its robotic spacecraft, LINK, clearing a key milestone toward launch. LINK will capture and raise the orbit of NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory before it reenters Earth’s atmosphere later this year. Completion of the test campaign marks a major step forward in an accelerated program timeline that has compressed…
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Spire Global Offers Integrated Soil Moisture Data and Weather Forecasts
Spire Global, a global provider of satellite data, analytics and intelligence, announced its expanded agriculture intelligence offering with integrated soil moisture data and weather forecasting capabilities. The solution delivers a continuous “past-present-future” soil moisture and weather intelligence framework, integrating more than 40 years of historical records with daily satellite observations, site-specific forecasts extending up to…
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Europe’s First Meteorological Infrared Sounder Reveals the Atmosphere in 3D
The first images from Europe’s pioneering meteorological infrared sounder were unveiled at the EU Space Conference in Brussels, marking a major advance in the ability to monitor how the atmosphere evolves before and during severe weather. The images were captured by the Infrared Sounder (IRS) flying aboard Meteosat Third Generation Sounder-1 (MTG-S1), the first ever…
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Europe Advances Weather Resilience with Successful Launch of MTG-S1 Satellite
Europe has taken a major step forward in strengthening its resilience to extreme weather events with the successful launch of the Meteosat Third Generation Sounder 1 (MTG-S1) satellite. MTG-S1 will deliver new streams of atmospheric data, enabling earlier, more accurate warnings that protect lives, property and infrastructure. Extreme weather events like storms, flooding, and heatwaves…
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What is Data Acquisition Rate of Earth/Horizon Sensor?
The data acquisition rate of an Earth/Horizon sensor refers to the frequency at which the sensor collects and processes data about the Earth’s horizon. This rate is crucial for the accurate and timely determination of a satellite’s orientation relative to Earth, ensuring that the satellite maintains its intended attitude for communication, imaging, and other missions.…
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Solar MEMS Introduces New Horizon Sensor for Nano and Micro Satellites
Solar MEMS, a Spanish technological-based company, that specializes in Micro Electro Mechanical Systems technology (MEMS) and its application to the design and development of highly accurate sun sensors for space and other high technology markets has introduced a new Horizon Sensor for nanosatellites. The Horizon Sensor for Nano and Micro Satellites (HSNS) from Solar MEMS…