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New algorithm can count elephant populations via satellite images

January 23, 2021 by Ivar Laanen

For decades, the best way for conservationists to monitor threatened elephant populations has been via an aircraft survey. The problem is that elephant populations live in habitats that span international borders, which can make it difficult to obtain permission for aircraft … [Read more...] about New algorithm can count elephant populations via satellite images

Economists propose an “orbit tax” to solve the problem of space junk

May 27, 2020 by Vlad Harabara

Although it can seem like an endless void from Earth, the truth is that our near-space area is getting quite crowded, with more than half a million objects now orbiting the planet at speeds high enough to destroy satellites and do serious damage to the International Space … [Read more...] about Economists propose an “orbit tax” to solve the problem of space junk

Scientists are deploying satellites to monitor whale strandings from space

October 22, 2019 by Ivar Laanen

Back in 2015, Chile saw one of the largest mass mortality of baleen whales in recorded history, tallying at least 343 whales. But the remote location of the stranding meant that it went unreported for weeks, after which whales went missing and decomposition made it hard to … [Read more...] about Scientists are deploying satellites to monitor whale strandings from space

Virgin has found a way to make satellite launches more eco-friendly

July 12, 2019 by Ivar Laanen

If you haven’t already heard, Virgin Orbit successfully dropped a 70-foot rocket from a modified Boeing 747 jumbo jet at 35,000 feet. Although that sounds more like a dreadful occurrence that would happen during a war, it’s actually a good thing. Here’s why. Currently, … [Read more...] about Virgin has found a way to make satellite launches more eco-friendly

Satellites will soon track the exact air pollution of every power plant on Earth

May 15, 2019 by Ivar Laanen

Tuesday brought a somewhat mind-blowing announcement in the world of power plants and pollution. In a nutshell: A nonprofit artificial intelligence firm called WattTime is going to use satellite imagery to precisely track the air pollution (including carbon emissions) coming out … [Read more...] about Satellites will soon track the exact air pollution of every power plant on Earth

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