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Global Optical Satellite Industry Research 2024 Featuring Key manufacturers - Airbus, Israel Aerospace Industries, Thales Group, and Maxar Technologies - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Lundi, avril 8, 2024

Optical satellites, a class of satellites utilized for Earth observation, employ visible and near-infrared light to capture images of the Earth's surface.

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  • Optical satellites, a class of satellites utilized for Earth observation, employ visible and near-infrared light to capture images of the Earth's surface.
  • Optical satellites offer the capability to capture detailed images with high spatial resolution, enabling precise analysis and decision-making.
  • The increasing institutional space budget positively impacts the optical satellite market by fostering innovation, research, and development of advanced satellite technologies.
  • The key manufacturers in the global optical satellite market are:

NASA Announces Pending Departure of Science Associate Administrator

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Mardi, septembre 13, 2022

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen, associate administrator of NASA's Science Mission Directorate, will leave the agency at the end of 2022, after six years of dedicated service.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen, associate administrator of NASA's Science Mission Directorate, will leave the agency at the end of 2022, after six years of dedicated service.
  • "NASA explores to better understand our place in the universe, and to use what we learn to support life on Earth.
  • Thomas has made an indelible mark at NASA indeed, he has held this job continuously longer than any other person and I am thankful for his dedication to our agency," said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson.
  • NASA is conducting a nationwide search and open competition for a new associate administrator.