Satellites
latest news & developments
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
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
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.
Small is big in the realm of satellites
Nanotechnology has made it possible for even poorer countries to stake a claim in space.
SA wants more eyes in the sky
They will end our reliance on other countries’ satellites and provide useful data in key areas.
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.
Suddenly Africa is looking up
Far-flung lowtech satellite dishes have been bringing the continent up to astronomical speed.
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.
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.