EO
Stories about the Earth Observation industry’s eyes on our planet.
Maxar and Satellogic Tag-Team EO Offering
The combined constellation gives governments the ability to gather insights on multiple geographies at once, while balancing image resolution and cost.
ICEYE and Space42 Join Forces in the UAE
The venture will increase ICEYE’s footprint in the UAE and allow the UAE to build its own self-sustaining industry.
Pixxel Raises $24M For Hyperspectral Data Biz
Pixxel’s sensors capture 150 wavelengths at 5-m resolution in a 40-km swath.
SatVu Pockets $25M for Thermal EO Constellation
Adara Ventures Energy Fund and existing investor Molten Ventures led the round, with further support from NOA, Lockheed Martin, Seraphim, Ridgeline, and Stellar Ventures.
US SAR Industry Pushes For Looser Export Restrictions
Two top American SAR operators said proposed reductions to export restrictions on the radio frequency of tech sold overseas don’t go far enough—and that US firms will lose international business if the government sticks to its plan.
Maxar’s Newest Spacecraft Work Dawn ’til Dusk
WorldView Legion 3 and 4 are now delivering data to customers.
ANT Partners with Pinkmatter to Fix EO Calibration
The traditional process of calibrating an EO satellite is a time-consuming project of trial and error.
Spire Sells Ship-Tracking Business In $241M Deal
The sale will allow the Spire to pay off more than $118M in debt and leave it with another $100M on its balance sheet.
Open Cosmos To Expand Portuguese Footprint
The firm will lead the development of three high-res Portuguese satellites that will be operated by Open Cosmos and contribute to its OpenConstellation infrastructure.
What Makes Space AI So Tricky?
“There’s just really no certification standard yet for this type of flight software.”
Planet Rolls Out AI-Friendly Data Product
Analysis Ready Planetscope (ARPS) will process Planet’s daily imagery to make it easier to use for in-depth analysis.
