Tag: Earth Observation
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SBQuantum Secures ESA Contract to Deliver Prototype Quantum Magnetometer for Space-Based Earth Observation
SBQuantum Wins ESA Contract to Deliver Quantum Magnetometer Prototype In a landmark deal for quantum sensing in space, Canada’s SBQuantum has secured an €800,000 contract from the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop a prototype quantum magnetometer for space-based Earth observation. The 21-month program marks a significant step in applying quantum technologies to practical satellite…
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Canada’s SBQuantum Secures ESA Contract to Deliver Quantum Magnetometer Prototype
SBQuantum Wins ESA Contract to Deliver Quantum Magnetometer Prototype Canada’s SBQuantum has secured a significant contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) to deliver a prototype quantum magnetometer for space-based Earth observation. The €800,000 project, awarded to SBQuantum, marks a milestone in the growing intersection of quantum sensing technology and orbital science. The collaboration, announced…
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Canada’s SBQuantum Wins ESA Contract for Quantum Magnetometer Prototype
Canada’s SBQuantum Secures a Major ESA Contract In a move that underscores Canada’s growing role in quantum sensing and space technology, SBQuantum has won a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) to deliver a prototype quantum magnetometer for space-based Earth observation. The 21-month agreement, valued at €800,000 (about $932,000), signals a pivotal milestone in…
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ISS Astronauts Take Cover from Radiation as Solar Storms Spark Auroras Worldwide
Solar Storms Put ISS on Radiation Alert As solar activity spiked in recent nights, powerful coronal mass ejections hurled charged particles toward Earth and its orbiting outposts. While spectacular auroras danced across skies from high latitudes, astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) were reminded that this is not merely a visual show. Space weather…
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Solar Storms Ignite Auroras: ISS Astronauts Take Cover and Watch
Stunning skies, serious risks Across the globe, vibrant auroras have lit up night skies as solar storms interact with Earth’s magnetosphere. While the spectacle captivates amateur stargazers and professional scientists alike, the same solar activity that paints the heavens with color also raises radiation levels in space. For astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS),…
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Ariane 6 Lifts Europe’s Sentinel-1D to Complete First-Generation Radar Mission Milestone
Europe’s Historic Sentinel-1D Launch Finishes a Key Chapter in Copernicus On a clear day in early November 2025, Europe marked a milestone in space and Earth observation as Ariane 6 propelled Sentinel-1D into orbit the week of November 4. The launch closed a pivotal chapter for the Copernicus program, delivering the final satellite in the…
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Brazil Leverages ESA Biomass Data to Protect the Amazon at COP30
Brazil Turns to ESA Biomass Data to Safeguard the Amazon As COP30 opens in Brazil, the race to protect the Amazon—the world’s largest rainforest—intensifies. Global audiences are looking for concrete actions that can curb deforestation while supporting sustainable development. Brazil’s response is to harness the European Space Agency’s Biomass mission data alongside its own satellite…
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Ariane 6 launches create a photo of the day: Copernicus Sentinel-1D milestone
Overview: A landmark day for Europe’s space program Europe marked a year of achievement in space with a striking launch that photographers and observers are calling the photo of the day. The European Space Agency (ESA) and the European launch contractor celebrated a dual milestone: the liftoff of the European Ariane 6 rocket and the…
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Ariane 6 Delivers: Europe’s Photo of the Day Captures a Groundbreaking Launch on Nov. 13, 2025
Europe’s Ariane 6 Launch Becomes the Photo of the Day on Nov. 13, 2025 On the morning of November 13, 2025, observers around Europe and beyond paused to witness a pivotal moment in spaceflight history. The European Space Agency’s (ESA) launch of the Ariane 6 rocket, a key symbol of Europe’s growing independence in space…
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Remote Iranian Volcano Awakens: 700,000-Year Silence Ends as Ground Rises
Rising Signals: A Quiet Giant Awakens A remote volcano in southeastern Iran has begun to visibly lift from its long rest, rising about 9 centimeters (roughly 3.5 inches) in just ten months. While this may sound modest, scientists say the movement could signal the early stages of magmatic pressure building beneath the surface. The discovery,…