// ORBITAL LOGISTICS AND PROPULSION TERM
Remote Sensing
Gathering information about Earth's surface or atmosphere from a distance, typically using satellites or aircraft, without physical contact.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
Remote Sensing is the acquisition of information about an object or phenomenon without making physical contact, primarily using satellite-borne or airborne sensors (e.g., optical, radar, lidar) to collect data on Earth's surface, atmosphere, and oceans for applications like environmental monitoring, urban planning, and defense.
BACKGROUND
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- Earth observation
- Geospatial intelligence
- Satellite imagery
- EO
USAGE NOTE
Remote sensing data is vital for climate change monitoring and agricultural management.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Remote Sensing.
Operates the largest constellation of Earth-imaging satellites, providing daily, global satellite imagery and geospatial analytics services. Their fleet includes Doves, SuperDoves, and SkySats.
A space technology company specializing in Earth intelligence and space infrastructure. They operate a constellation of high-resolution optical imaging satellites, such as the WorldView series, providing critical data for government and commercial clients.
Develops and operates a constellation of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites. Their technology allows for high-resolution Earth observation through clouds, at night, and in any weather conditions.
A division of Airbus that provides a wide range of Earth observation products and services from its proprietary constellations of optical (Pléiades, SPOT) and radar (TerraSAR-X) satellites.
Operates the world's largest constellation of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites, providing persistent monitoring capabilities for applications like disaster management, maritime security, and insurance.
Provides real-time geospatial intelligence by combining high-frequency satellite imagery with AI-powered analytics. Their small satellite constellation is designed for rapid revisit rates over critical locations.
A division of the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration that develops and operates numerous Earth observation missions and instruments (e.g., Landsat program, MODIS, GRACE) to study the planet's interconnected systems.
Manages the Copernicus Programme, Europe's flagship Earth observation program. It operates a family of 'Sentinel' satellites that provide vast amounts of free and open data for environmental monitoring and public safety.
A global aerospace and defense technology company that designs, builds, and operates advanced remote sensing systems and payloads for space, airborne, and ground applications for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.