In-Orbit

To many people, the concept of being able to make things in space will sound like something straight out of a science fiction movie. But the truth is, a lot more happens up there than we might realise. Take the International Space Station for example. It has been in orbit for just over two decades, and is a hive of activity, home to numerous experiments that can’t be done on Earth. But are we usin...

From the invention of the seed drill to the introduction of steam engines, technology has always played a big part in agriculture. Now, during the time that has been coined “the 4th agricultural revolution”, the digital innovation that has transformed society and economies is now changing the shape of agriculture.  With the most advanced technology at our disposal, it’s a chance to answer some of...

If someone had told you in the middle of 2019, that you would have more remote consultations with your GP or consultant than face to face interactions by the end of 2020, would you believe them? Or that with the help of satellite technology, we could see a vast improvement in early detection of bowel cancer, without the patient even stepping foot into a hospital?  In medicine, our reliance on tech...

The sectors responsible for our highest emissions are energy supply, by generating electricity from burning fuels, business, by commercial use of electricity, residential, via heating homes, and transportation.  In total, these account for approximately 78% of current emissions. In the quest to become a greener society the relationship between our extractive industries and how they collaborate wit...

Small Island Nations are on the frontline of the devastating impacts of climate change. With nearly a third of the population living on land less than 5m above sea level, they are vulnerable to the threat of rising sea levels, degrading their coastlines, their communities, and their livelihoods. IPP CommonSensing is an ambitious project to use satellite remote sensing capabilities to support the G...

In this episode, we’ll be talking about the possibilities for Ubiquitous Connectivity – where people and devices have consistent and uninterrupted access to the internet and to others.  Can you imagine life without your smartphone, and not having access to the world in the palm of your hand? We are now more connected than we have ever been, relying on 4G and WiFi networks to help us communicate, s...

This episode is all about Geospatial Intelligence, and what can be done with the data that is captured via Earth observation Terms like ‘Earth Observation’ and ‘Geospatial Intelligence’ may not make it into casual conversation for most people, but when accessing things like maps, weather information, traffic information, and air quality data, we are actively engaging with information that has been...

Where traditionally large satellites have paved the way for some incredible innovations we use every day, such as GPS and weather forecasting, these small satellites are enabling even more of a space revolution, with their lower costs, closer proximity to earth, and fast build times. From internet connectivity anywhere on earth to 3D printing satellites, the future of satellites in space technolog...

Welcome to In-Orbit, the fortnightly podcast exploring how technology from space is empowering a better world.