Posts in Category: Space & Satellites (13)
Rockets, satellites and what they let us see: SpaceX and Starlink, satellite tracking, Earth observation and the free data behind it.
How Carnegie Mellon Sent Missions to the Moon Without an Aerospace Department
Visitors to Carnegie Mellon's labs expect artificial intelligence, big software systems, and robotics. In the university's planetary robotics space they also find flight-ready moon rovers being prepared for lunar deployment....
Google Earth Engine: A Useful Tool for Satellite Imagery
I discovered Google Earth Engine (GEE), and I thought it might be helpful to share my experience with others who might need satellite images for their work. GEE is essentially...
What Satellite Data Could Do for Climate and Food Security, and What Stops It Today
This post looks at what satellite data could do for problems like climate change, food security, and urban planning, and at what keeps it from doing that today. There is...
Copernicus Explained: What Each Sentinel Satellite Measures and How to Use the Free Data
Copernicus is the European Union's Earth observation programme. Its data is free for anyone: you create an account and you can download satellite images of almost anywhere on Earth, often...
KeepTrack: A Free 3D Website for Tracking Satellites in Real Time
I recently came across KeepTrack, a website that shows satellites orbiting Earth in 3D. Every tracked object is a coloured dot, and when you click one you get its name,...
How Starlink Satellites Work, Explained in a 3D Animated Video by Branch Education
Are you interested in the future of space technology? Ever wonder how Elon Musk's Starlink satellites work? Get ready to be blown away by this interactive video by Branch Education...
SpaceX's 'Mechazilla' Catches Super Heavy Booster: A Giant Leap for Rocket Reusability
On my X feed, I shared a moment that perfectly captures the revolutionary work being done at SpaceX. In a stunning display of engineering, they successfully caught the Super Heavy...
SpaceX's Rocket Innovations Explained: Reusable Falcon 9, Starship, Raptor Engines and Drone Ships
SpaceX, under the leadership of Elon Musk, has revolutionized rocket technology with several groundbreaking innovations: Reusable Rockets: Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy - Falcon 9 : SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket...
SpaceX Catches a Super Heavy Booster Again with Mechazilla's Chopstick Arms
Just when you thought Elon Musk and the team at SpaceX couldn't top themselves, they proved once again that rapid aerospace iteration rewrites what is possible. SpaceX successfully guided a...
Planet's Crisis Response Program Aids Los Angeles Wildfire Efforts
In the wake of the devastating wildfires sweeping through the Los Angeles area, Planet Labs , known for their satellite imagery services, has stepped up to offer crucial support. On...
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully reaches a hundred launches.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 just celebrated its 100th successful launch. After nailing over a hundred launches, it's clear they've really mastered this rocket business. A Falcon rocket lifts off from pad...
Starlink's Direct to Cell Service Now Available in LA for T-Mobile Subscribers
In January 2025, while the Palisades and Eaton fires were burning in Los Angeles, SpaceX and T-Mobile turned on satellite texting for the area. Fires can destroy cell towers or...
Starlink's Direct to Cell: Revolutionizing Mobile Connectivity
In a groundbreaking move, SpaceX’s Starlink has introduced its Direct to Cell service, a satellite-based mobile connectivity solution that eliminates the need for traditional cell towers. This innovative technology enables...