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A new report of the global Earth observation (EO) market predicts a $7.5 billion USD industry by 2029 based on projected demand for data and services. This page is for subscribers only. Already a subscriber? Log in. Fact-driven space news, columns, business, policy, technology and more. Support independent journalism. SUBSCRIBE TODAY

The role of space in helping combat climate change, along with in-situ examinations of plant response to global warming, came to the fore during a recent talk by Western University.

This past weekend the 10th International Space Apps Challenge was held globally. One of the prominent venues was in Waterloo where organizers included a workshop on hyperspectral data by sponsor Wyvern.

The European Space Agency (ESA) has released its weekly Earth from space image and video feature which focuses on Canada’s Mackenzie River and its basin.

SpaceTech Analytics (STA) is a newer entry into analysis of the space sector with their own particular methodology. This week they released their 244 page Q3 report which while providing a good overview, does warrant an asterisk of caution. This page is for subscribers only. Already a subscriber? Log in. Fact-driven space news, columns, business, policy, technology and more. Support independent journalism. SUBSCRIBE TODAY

Kent, Washington based Starfish Space has announced that they’ve raised a US$7 million funding round to help them build a fleet of space tugs to help with the growing issue of servicing and decommissioning satellites. This page is for subscribers only. Already a subscriber? Log in. Fact-driven space news, columns, business, policy, technology and more. Support independent journalism. SUBSCRIBE TODAY

The United Kingdom (UK) has released its new National Space Strategy that includes a 10 point plan with their initial focus areas. It builds on previous policy plans and notably starts with this point: Capture the European market in commercial small satellite launch.

The last we heard publicly from MDA on its next-generation Earth observation mission dubbed SARnext which is based on its decades heritage of Synthetic Aperture Radar technology, was in April at the GeoIgnite conference. This page is for subscribers only. Already a subscriber? Log in. Fact-driven space news, columns, business, policy, technology and more. Support independent journalism. SUBSCRIBE TODAY

The International Space Apps Challenge created by NASA is set for the first weekend of October globally including in a record nine Canadian cities.

Euroconsult has released its 2021 Satellite Connectivity and Video Market report which reaffirmed last years Covid-19 impact but also outlines how the market will double in the next decade.