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NOV 2022Dark Ships & Black Sea Grain Exports: Part 2
With a grain export deal set to expire November 19, President Volodymr Zelensky made his case to world leaders gathered at the G20 Summit to extend the agreement that guarantees safe passage of ships leaving Ukrainian ports.
“The right to food is a fundamental right of every person in the world,” Zelensky said.
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NOV 2022SAR Fundamentals: Visible Light
Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) is the foundation of Ursa Space Systems’ analytic capabilities. This sensing mode boasts numerous advantages – seeing through cloud cover, or dark of night, and tracking minute topographical changes over a broad area. These are areas where optical imaging sadly falls short, and when critical decisions are on the line – it’s necessary to have a reliable source of ground truth.
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OCT 2022Use Case Explained: Ethiopia & Egypt Water Usage in the Nile
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OCT 2022Hurricane Ian: Satellite Analytics for Emergency Responders
Between September 27-30, 2022, Hurricane Ian made landfall on three separate occasions: first afflicting Cuba, then north to Florida, and rounding its ending in South Carolina. In Florida, storm surges ranged between 12 to 18 feet, amassing insured losses exceeding $60 billion. Millions were placed under evacuation order and 25% of the state was left without electricity.
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AUG 2022Ursa Space and KT SAT Partner, Providing SAR-based Analytics to Asia Pacific Region
KT SAT will expand its product offerings to meet the growing and changing needs of its customer base by offering geospatial analytics from Ursa Space Systems.
ITHACA, NY – AUGUST 31, 2022 – KT SAT, the leading provider of satellite communication service in South Korea, and Ursa Space Systems, a geospatial analytics orchestrator, have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to partner in the Asia Pacific region.
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JUN 2022Tracking Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix Through Satellite Analytics
Last month, we tracked the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix through the lens of satellite imagery. The prestigious event drew a ticketed crowd of over 40,000, with thousands more watching along the route. The population of Monaco more than doubles by race day.
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MAY 2022Use Case Explained: Pipeline Right-of-Way Monitoring
How do pipeline operators focus their resources to inspect right-of-ways across hundreds or even thousands of miles?
With limited resources, pipeline operators must prioritize segments for routine inspection or after an incident occurs. But how? Traversing the ground by foot or vehicle may be impossible. Flying an aircraft, such as a helicopter or drone, can be too costly or dangerous.