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Companies, products, funding, standards, partnerships and the policies that shape the geospatial sector.
The global Earth observation small satellite market is projected to reach $6.90 billion by 2034, driven by increasing commercial demand. This growth is fueled by enterprise adoption of geospatial data, particularly with advancements in SAR payloads and high-revisit LEO constellations.
Source: SatNewsAfrican nations, particularly in the context of Vision 2050, are navigating complex economic transitions. This article explores lessons from China and Russia's distinct paths from socialism, highlighting the challenge of synchronizing foreign assistance and fostering private sector growth…
Source: IPP Media
Airtel Africa and Starlink have launched Africa's first commercial satellite-to-mobile service in the Democratic Republic of Congo, enabling basic connectivity in remote areas. While DRC rolls out, Kenya faces regulatory challenges despite successful trials.
Source: Tech Ish
Planet Labs PBC and the Government of Rwanda launched a nationwide program providing Planet’s near-daily satellite imagery and data to support agriculture, forest monitoring, urban planning, and disaster management. This initiative aims to embed Planet’s Earth Observation platform into local…
Source: Simply Wall StFraunhofer IDMT has developed an intelligent acoustic sensor solution capable of detecting and localizing drones based on their unique sound patterns, even without visual contact. The technology will be demonstrated live on a demo vehicle during Drone Days from August 26 to 28.
Source: GeoConnexion
New satellite analysis by CREA reveals that Indonesia's NOx pollution extends beyond major cities, identifying significant emission hotspots around industrial facilities, power plants, and nickel-processing hubs. This analysis highlights a sharp increase in NOx emissions over the past decade…
Source: Tanahair
Airtel Africa and Starlink have launched Africa's first commercial satellite-to-phone service in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This innovative technology allows compatible smartphones to connect directly to satellites for SMS and low-bandwidth applications in areas without traditional mobile…
Source: Daily News Egypt
Airtel Africa has commercially launched Starlink Mobile in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), marking Africa's first satellite-to-mobile service deployment. This partnership with SpaceX extends essential connectivity to remote areas, enabling basic data applications on compatible…
Source: Eastleigh Voice
Anduril Industries successfully launched its first satellite, ANDURIL-216, into orbit in July. The satellite carries three imaging payloads, including long-wave infrared and electro-optical sensors, and is controlled using Anduril's Lattice command and control system.
Source: Defensedaily
The new Alexandria Map Society has launched, aiming to make cartography and geography accessible and enjoyable for everyone, not just scholars. Founded by Andrew McCarthy-Clark, the society plans fun, educational programs exploring maps as tools for history, science, and storytelling.
Source: Alxnow