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EARSC 4 Pillars
Representing the Members
The core pillar of our activities is to support and promote our members. We achieve this goal mainly through projects which we undertake (see projects). Members’ views are gathered through a series of ad-hoc working groups dedicated to important topics. We inform our members through a monthly report and a dedicated portal about important news and information, as announced bid opportunities – and dedicated e-mails for key items.
Read MoreMarket development & Internationalization
EARSC is engaged in a wide range of activities to develop new markets and business opportunities for our members. Our strategy is to engage users, identify needs and stimulate demand for European EO services both in Europe and abroad with complementary commercial and geographical approaches.
Read MorePromoting the industry
EARSC employs a range of sophisticated digital tools to promote the European EO sector. EARSC has three main digital tools which cover creating a shared vocabulary (EARSC TAXONOMY) , providing a common space to find EO companies, and a common space to discover ‘online’ EO services.
Read MoreShowing the value of Earth Observation
The Earth observation sector delivers a wide range of social and environmental and economic benefits to citizens of Europe and the world. To properly and consistently value these impacts, EARSC leads the Sentinel Benefits Study (SeBS) project in which we measure the total societal impact of products and services coming from Sentinel satellite data.
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China to help Laos develop satellite-based communication system
25 August (Xinhua) — China will, under a recent agreement, help Laos develop a telecommunications satellite and a ground station, and train relevant staff, Lao newspaper Vientiane Times reported Monday. Under the agreement signed by Bountiem Phissamay, head of Laos’ National Authority for Science and Technology, last Friday in Laos, and inked earlier in China
Isro to launch Italian, Algerian satellites
Antrix Corp. Ltd, the commercial arm of India’s space agency, has won a pair of deals from Algeria and Italy to launch earth observation satellites next year
GOCE Earth explorer satellite to look at the Earth’s surface and core
(22 August 2008. ESA PR 34-2008). The European Space Agency is about to launch the most sophisticated mission ever to investigate the Earth’s gravitational field and to map the reference shape of our planet – the geoid – with unprecedented resolution and accuracy. The Gravity field and steady-state Ocean Circulation Explorer (GOCE) will be placed
Muslim world salutes Iran’s Safir-1 satellite carrier launch – Press TV
On August 17th 2008, Iran succesfully sent its satellite carrier vehicle Safir-1 (Envoy-1) into low earth orbit, thanks to which remote sensing, satellite telemetry, geometric information system technology, as well as remote and ground station data processing were tested. The event followed test launches of the Kavoshgar (Explorer) satellite carrier earlier this year. Safir-1 will
British satellite company SSTL opens office in Douglas County
A British company that builds small satellites has opened U.S. operations in Douglas County and plans to employ up to 250 people over the next few years. About three-quarters of those employees would work for Surrey Satellite Technology US in the Denver area, doing engineering and satellite manufacturing work. The company has opened a small
RapidEye AG ready to send its constellation of five satellites into orbit
The first German commercial satellite mission is on its way to space. Brandenburg a. d. Havel, Germany 15.08.08. With all of the necessary components for the launch of the RapidEye satellite constellation currently waiting in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, nothing seems to be standing in the way of an August launch for the German company RapidEye AG
RAPIDEYE: New Perspectives of Planet Earth
The first German commercial satellite mission is on its way to space – RapidEye AG ready to send its constellation of five satellites into orbit
UNOSAT: Activation of the Space Charter
The Satellite Operations Board of the International Charter Space and Major Disasters granted UNOSAT (The UN operational satellite applications programme created by UNITAR and UNOPS) the privilege of requesting the activation of the Space Charter to better support UN users engaged in humanitarian operations.
Meghna to be model basin for flood forecasting
In view of looming impact of climate change, a 10-year implementation plan has been taken under the framework of Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS) to improve sustainable water resource management in Bangladesh. The GEOSS, an alliance of 52 national governments including European Commission, is assisting South Asian 18 countries including Bangladesh to improve
Surrey Satellite Technology US Opens For Business
Leading small satellite manufacturer, Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL), has set up a new subsidiary in the United States to take advantage of the growing international demand for economical, responsive and highly capable spacecraft for a broad range of applications. The new company, Surrey Satellite Technology US LLC (SST-US), has opened an office in Colorado
Response to European Space Agency’s Ministerial Meeting announcement
Director General of the British National Space Centre (BNSC), Dr David Williams, has responded to ESA’s announcement to discuss the establishment of a space centre in the UK at a European Ministerial Meeting at The Hague in November. Dr Williams said: “The BNSC welcomes ESA’s announcement to discuss establishing a UK space facility on the
ESA Meets Increasing Demand For Earth Observation Data
Earth observation satellite data have never been in more demand than today as missions have demonstrated their ability to enable better understanding and improved management of the Earth and its environment.
Japan considers smog observation satellite
(4 August 2008).The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency is considering building and launching a geostationary satellite to observe, around the clock, air pollution coming to Japan from China and other East Asian countries, The Yomiuri Shimbun learned Monday. The satellite’s purpose is to find sources of air pollutants, including exhaust gas, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide
ERDAS APOLLO: Connecting Earth to Business
Norcross, GA – ERDAS Inc. announces ERDAS APOLLO 2009, a new generation Geospatial Business System that eliminates the walls between GIS, photogrammetry and remote sensing, extending geospatial data to business applications throughout an organization. Many geospatial data providers and those in the public sector and civil engineering, oil, gas and land management industries work with
ESA Prepares For November's Ministerial Meeting
In November 2008, the ministers responsible for space activities in ESA’s member states and Canada will gather in The Hague to set the course of Europe’s space programme over the period ahead. They will be invited to endorse the next stages in a series of ongoing programmes and to commit to the start of new
Tele Atlas Expands Southern Europe Digital Map Coverage
Aug 01, 2008: Tele Atlas, a global provider of digital maps and dynamic content for navigation and location-based solutions, announced it has expanded its digital map coverage in southern Europe, including near 100% coverage of Greece, Malta, Italy, Spain and Portugal, and broadened coverage of new regions to the east including Bulgaria and Turkey. These
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