Tag: ESA
ExoMars – A Promising Future
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2016 has been an eventful and promising year for ESA’s ExoMars mission. After successfully placing the Trace Gas Orbiter into Mars’ orbit on Oct. 19, the orbiter has sent back its first images, tested its instruments and performed in orbit calibration measurements and health checks.
6_9 Earth Imaging Broadcast (Satellite Success, Asteroid Mining and More)
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This Earth Imaging-themed GeoSpatial Stream broadcast discusses the recent streak of success at the European Space Agency, including its Sentinel and Galileo launches as well as a demonstration of the SpaceDataHighway; a NASA video about its North Atlantic Aerosols and Marine Ecosystems Study (NAAMES) mission; industry news from Merrick-Surdex Joint Venture, TerraGo, Earth-i, Teledyne Optech and Siteco Informatica; thoughts on asteroid mining and related benefits to Earth sensing; and more.
Sentinel-3 for Oceans
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In honor of the launch of Sentinel-3A on Feb. 16, 2016, here's a video about the satellite: Covering 70% of the planet, the oceans are directly linked to our weather and climate. They are also essential for global transport and provide a wealth of resources. What happens far out to sea has a direct effect on societies all over the world. Sentinel-3 provides crucial observations of our oceans, helping us to understand the overall health of our planet.
