UP42, a subsidiary of Airbus Defense and Space, formally launched its commercial data and analytics platform and marketplace. UP42 opens up access for the first time to geodata and processing tools that enable observation and analysis of portions of the planet at scale, helping customers build game-changing new geospatial products. UP42’s ready-to-use algorithms have gone…

For several years, the satellite and commercial space sector has sought ways to automate equipment construction, foster innovation, and boost profitability. Artificial intelligence (AI) can support these efforts. More specifically, the technology can change the way global satellite operators and space agencies process data and transform how the sector operates across four key areas: manufacturing,…

A number of airlines at the World Aviation Festival in London last week talked about an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered future. Given that airlines are a major customer for satellite operators, their insight into AI is particularly intriguing. One of the main speakers was Daniel Engberg, head of AI and IT at Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), who…

Year 2017 wasn’t so big on large commercial satellites, with a surprisingly small number of Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) orders placed over the 12-month period. GEO orders the following year were underwhelming at best. In 2019 and looking ahead to 2020, what should we expect? Will the decline continue? Or will satellite manufacturers eventually see…