Join us for the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 1 December at 10:00 AM. This is your chance to review our past achievements, learn about future plans, and influence the organisation’s direction. All members are encouraged to participate in this important event. Further details will be provided soon.
ROSE-L is an advanced satellite in the Copernicus programme, featuring the largest planar space radar antenna ever built. Equipped with L-band radar, it enhances environmental monitoring by improving data on vegetation, soil moisture, and natural hazards. This mission aims to support climate and agricultural goals, contributing to diverse applications across Europe.
The FireSat programme, developed by Earth Fire Alliance and Muon Space, introduces a dedicated satellite constellation for early wildfire detection, overcoming limitations of traditional systems. Using advanced multispectral infrared imaging and AI integration, FireSat aims to provide rapid alerts and improve real-time risk management for wildfire events globally.
The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission, launched in July 2025, is the first dual-frequency radar satellite, enhancing Earth observation. It maps land and ice every 12 days, aiding in environmental monitoring, natural hazard assessment, agriculture, and cryosphere research. NISAR promotes open access to radar data, fostering innovation globally.
The 2025 CVPR paper “Gaussian Splatting for Efficient Satellite Image Photogrammetry” introduces a new 3D representation method using Gaussian primitives, improving processing efficiency for satellite imagery. This approach promises faster reconstruction with reduced computational costs while maintaining accuracy, benefiting geospatial professionals through enhanced operational efficiency and scalability in mapping applications.
The European Space Agency’s Biomass satellite, launched in April 2025, will revolutionise forest management by employing P-band radar technology to measure woody biomass accurately beneath dense canopies. This innovation aids in carbon stock assessments, enhances climate monitoring, and supports global conservation efforts and regulatory frameworks for carbon accounting.
Methane contributes to 30% of global warming since pre-industrial times and requires urgent action due to its shorter atmospheric lifespan. Recent advances in remote sensing, particularly through the integration of satellite data, have enhanced methane detection and source identification, enabling rapid response to emissions and supporting regulatory compliance in various industries.
The UK Government, through the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, is initiating a £54 million procurement programme to enhance access to commercial Earth Observation data and services in the public sector. It consists of two lots focusing on core EO data and specialist services, aiming to support various sectors and improve decision-making.
