The rise in population in the last 100 years has led to a rapid expansion of the world’s cities. As a consequence, there are big infrastructure developments and construction projects, leading to urban change, Read More
The interpretation of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite images involves the identification and measurement of targets in a radar image. This radar image is the result of extensive data processing, including calibration, geometric, and radiometric Read More
The situation “does not look very good” for the Sentinel-1B satellite of the EU’s Copernicus Earth observation programme, confirmed European Space Agency (ESA) Director General Josef Aschbacher and Simonetta Cheli, head of ESA’Read More
A major anomaly on the Sentinel-1B satellite occurred in the early morning (UTC) of 23 December 2021, causing it to stop generating data. Teams of specialists immediately investigated and took action to bring the satellite back Read More
“The Netherlands is a leader in small satellites, that’s why we have to invest.” The Dutch space sector is making significant contributions to more accurate and more affordable Earth Observation, with developments in miniaturisation Read More
Clouds or not, satellites always keep an eye on plants, with the support of Dutch innovation. As of today, farmers from all over the world can monitor their crops via satellites, even when it is Read More
