IN BRIEF Space weather : Studies the impact of solar activity on our planet. Electromagnetic disturbances : Solar particles influence the Earth’s geomagnetic field. Impact on satellites : Increase in friction modifies their orbits, requiring corrections. Satellite lifespan : Risk of reduction due to extreme space conditions. Ground effects : Possible damage to energy distribution … Read more
IN BRIEF Earth observation satellites: tools for geophysical and geographical data. Remote sensing: modern technique for monitoring the planet. TILBA® laser communication: receiving data at very high speeds. Instantaneous observation: covering large areas in seconds. Varied missions: from crop inventory to volcanic studies. Geostationary orbits: constant monitoring of the same region. Multiple applications: navigation, communications, … Read more
IN BRIEF Orbital mechanics: study of the movements of objects in space. Satellite orbits: relationship between altitude and duration of presence in orbit. Kepler’s laws: foundations of observed planetary movements. Artificial satellite: human-made object orbiting a celestial body. Trajectories: key concept in spatial mechanics for calculating orbits. Types of satellites: varieties ranging from weather to … Read more