Tag: Earth Observation
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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,…
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ESA Opens Permanent Tokyo Presence to Deepen Europe-Japan Space Partnership
ESA Establishes a Permanent Presence in Tokyo to Strengthen Europe-Japan Space Partnership In a decisive move to deepen bilateral cooperation, the European Space Agency (ESA) announced the establishment of a permanent presence in Tokyo. The announcement, delivered by ESA’s Director of Strategy, Legal and External Matters, Eric Morel de Westgaver, came during Nihonbashi Space Week…
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ESA Presence in Japan: A New Era of European-Japanese Space Cooperation
Overview: A milestone in Europe-Japan space collaboration ESA announced a permanent presence in Tokyo as part of a broad effort to strengthen the strategic partnership with Japan. The move, unveiled during Nihonbashi Space Week, follows decades of shared achievements between Europe and Japan in space research, weather monitoring, and planetary exploration. In his keynote, ESA…
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ESA Establishes Permanent Presence in Tokyo to Deepen Strategic Space Partnership with Japan
ESA Expands Footprint in Tokyo to Elevate EU-Japan Space Collaboration In a landmark move that cements long-standing ties between Europe and Japan, the European Space Agency (ESA) announced the establishment of a permanent presence in Tokyo. The decision, revealed during Nihonbashi Space Week, underscores a shared commitment to advancing space science, technology, and commercial innovation.…
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NISAR Satellite Image Captured by Vantor in Orbit
Vantor Captures a Historic Image of the NISAR Satellite The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite, one of the most anticipated space assets of recent years, has been photographed in space by Vantor, the space imaging company formerly known as Maxar Technologies. The image, shared after the satellite’s giant 12-meter radar antenna reflector fully deployed…
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NISAR Satellite: Vantor Captures Spacewide Insight After Antenna Deployment
NISAR Satellite Memory: A Milestone in Space Imaging The NISAR mission, a joint venture between NASA and ISRO, marked a historic moment in space-based observation when Vantor, formerly Maxar Technologies, photographed the satellite in orbit after its giant 12-metre antenna reflector fully deployed in August 2025. The image, shared from Earth’s orbit, offers centimetre-level clarity…
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Space research could help Australia manage bushfires and floods, says Australia’s first female astronaut
Australia’s first female astronaut, Katherine Bennell-Pegg, is championing the idea that studying space isn’t just about rockets and stars — it’s a practical tool for managing Earthly risks. In her early months with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and as the Australian Space Agency’s director of space technology, Bennell-Pegg argues that space initiatives should…
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NISAR Satellite Sends Stunning First Radar Images of Earth
NISAR Satellite’s Groundbreaking First Images The NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite has officially sent back its first images of Earth, marking a significant milestone in the joint mission between NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Launched on July 30, 2023, NISAR is set to revolutionize how we monitor and understand our planet.…
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NISAR Satellite Sends First Radar Images of Earth’s Surface
NISAR Satellite Launch and Initial Impressions The NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite, a collaboration between NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has made headlines by sending its first radar images of Earth’s surface. Launched on July 30, this state-of-the-art satellite marks a significant milestone in Earth observation technology. According to acting NASA…