Satellite Applications News

Space satellites have a major role to play in the Blue Economy, but what has not always been recognised is the lessons the space sector can learn from how we manage the oceans.

THE NORTH East’s growing space and satellite sector can play a vital role in the global ocean economy and help to use the seas to feed the world, a major industry conference will be told.

AN INNOVATIVE technology company that could revolutionise the electronics market with its diamond-based electronics devices has won a €200k project with the European Space Agency (ESA) that could transform the way satellites are used in space.

We spoke to Catherine Johns, Innovation Director of Business Durham at the 2018 Discover the Possibilities Conference about the benefits of engaging with the North East Satellite Applications Centre of Excellence.

North East ports have played an important role in maritime and economic history, so it is very exciting to see them pushing the digital technology frontiers of the future.

The North East Satellite Applications Centre of Excellence (CoE), which is operated by Business Durham and based at NETPark in Sedgefield, County Durham, has expanded its team by welcoming Dr Kavitha Muthu as European Space Agency (ESA) Business Applications UK Regional Ambassador for the Midlands and North East.

Drones, artificial intelligence (AI), and unmanned sea vessels will be used in North East ports in an effort to boost trade and improve the economy.

We spoke to Al Yong, founder of Super Fly Guys at the 2018 Discover the Possibilities Conference about the benefits of engaging with the North East Satellite Applications Centre of Excellence.

Stuart Martin talks about how businesses can benefit from getting involved in the space sector at the "DISCOVER THE POSSIBILITIES" conference earlier this year.

A DELEGATION from Prague visited the North East to discuss the use of cutting-edge photonics technology in space, as part of an exchange under the European STEPHANIE project.

A NEW programme that aims to pilot smart digital initiatives to boost trade and foster economic growth in North East ports has been launched.

Geography Professor Danny Donoghue from Durham University gives his thoughts on how the ecosystem of expertise and knowledge in the North East has the potential to create a world-leading centre for satellite and space.