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Satellites

Satellites launched to determine source of methane, carbon dioxide emissions
The Green Guardian
/ 29 August 2021

Satellites launched to determine source of methane, carbon dioxide emissions

A project by Carbon Matter will map the concentration of methane and carbon dioxide worldwide. This will help to detect leaks so they can be repaired

By Tunicia Phillips
One in five deaths are due to fossil fuel air pollution
The Green Guardian
/ 10 February 2021

One in five deaths are due to fossil fuel air pollution

Researchers of a new study hope policymakers will consider the health benefits of alternative energy solutions

By Chris Gilili
​Hackers will find life a little harder as Chinese satellite safeguard communications
Article
/ 19 August 2016

​Hackers will find life a little harder as Chinese satellite safeguard communications

China’s new satellite could change how we communicate, creating messages that disappear when someone tries to hack into them.

By Sipho Kings
Small is big in the realm of satellites
Article
/ 21 May 2015

Small is big in the realm of satellites

Nanotechnology has made it possible for even poorer countries to stake a claim in space.

By Staff Reporter
SA wants more eyes in the sky
Article
/ 1 April 2015

SA wants more eyes in the sky

They will end our reliance on other countries’ satellites and provide useful data in key areas.

By Sarah Wild
Nasa puts new communications satellite into orbit
Article
/ 24 January 2014

Nasa puts new communications satellite into orbit

An unmanned rocket has blasted off from Cape Canaveral to put the newest member of Nasa’s space communications network into orbit.

By Irene Klotz
Suddenly Africa is looking up
Article
/ 24 May 2013

Suddenly Africa is looking up

Far-flung lowtech satellite dishes have been bringing the continent up to astronomical speed.

By Sarah Wild
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Article
/ 18 August 2011

Nigeria launches spy satellites into orbit

Nigeria has launched two satellites into orbit with the aim of using them for a range of tasks, including disaster monitoring and security.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 11 October 2009

Satellites to be cleared from Earth’s orbit by German robots

Robots that rescue failing satellites and push ”dead” ones into outer space should be ready in four years, it has emerged.

By Staff Reporter

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