Space Image Keeps Loch Ness Myth Alive

In a weird, but probably inevitable and predictable use of satellite imagery, someone thinks a few satellite images “prove” the Loch Ness Monster is lurking below the lake’s waves. The post to which the above image is linked, is at least trying to make that connection. But, it might take a true imagery analyst to […]

Gravity Check: Thousands of Satellites Orbit Earth

Quick–just how many satellites, operational or not, are orbiting Earth? Pretend you’re trying to impress your fellow engineers. Even better, pretend you’re trying to impress people in a bar (although that strategy might backfire). Have you guessed? Do you really want to know if you’re correct or are you satisfied with impressing the folks in the […]

Why Space Matters: Malaysian Malaise Mit Man-Made Moons

The Epoch Times posted this article explaining a bit more about the limitations of satellites in finding Malaysian Airlines MH370. This finding in spite of DigitalGlobe’s initiative with Tomnod to get many eyes looking for something unusual in the search areas. In previous posts, I’ve talked about the odds and limitations of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) […]

Small Satellite Building Event at Oxford

If you live near Harwell, Oxford, you have the opportunity to build a small satellite. Satellite Applications Catapult is hosting this event, “Build Your Own Cubesat Weekend,” near the end of this March, on the 29 and 30th. This event is meant to get ANYONE who has an interest in building a small satellite involved […]

This is Why Space Matters: Aircraft Tracking

According to this GPS World post, Harris Corporation intends to make it easier to track aircraft around the world. How? Simple–by using GPS and Iridium NEXT satellites. “Wait,” you might interject, “Don’t airplanes already use GPS?” Well, yes they do, but this is why Iridium NEXT is important, too. The point of GPS has almost […]