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Airbus Wins ESA TRUTHS Mission Study for Metrological Traceability of Earth Observation Data

November 4, 2020 News 0

The TRUTHS satellite mission will collect measurements of the Sun radiation and of the sunlight reflected off Earth’s surface traced to an absolute metrological reference, which will then be used to improve the climatological data sets and calibrate the observations of other satellites. (Credit: National Physical Laboratory)

TRUTHS to provide benchmark of Earth’s Radiation budget by consistent calibration traced to a metrological reference
Consistent calibration will also enhance existing satellite missions

TOULOUSE, France (Airbus PR) – Airbus has been awarded the lead in the European Space Agency (ESA) contract for the TRUTHS A/B1 (System feasibility Studies and Pre-Developments) as part of ESA’s Earth Observation Earth Watch programme.

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Planning Permission Granted for First Phase of $125 Million Space Park Leicester

September 14, 2019September 13, 2019 News 0

LEICESTER, UK (University of Leicester PR) — A new purpose built Space Park in Leicester has just received planning permission approval for the first phase of construction. The £100 million [$124.9 million] Park will create a world leading hub for space and space-enabled industries to flourish.

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