Posts Tagged with: Satellite (7)

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 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: 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...