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🌍🌡🛰 Umweltprobleme besser verstehen & lösen Satellitendaten zur Landoberflächentemperatur haben eine Reihe wertvoller Anwendungsfälle wie z.B. eine nachhaltige Stadtplanung durch das Erkennen städtischer Wärmemuster, oder das Erkennen von Waldbrandgefahren. Wir setzen uns dafür ein, Deutschlands Rolle in der globalen Erdbeobachtung und Weltrauminnovation zu stärken! Aus diesem Grund haben wir mit den beiden Deutschen Start-Ups constellr und OroraTech Verträge über die Bereitstellung von satellitenbasierten Thermaldaten geschlossen. Ab 2025 stellen wir diese Daten über unsere Erdbeobachtungsplattform EO-Lab kostenfrei zur Verfügung. Wir bieten dadurch Wissenschaftlerinnen und Anwendungsentwicklern in Deutschland die Möglichkeit, das Potenzial der Daten für innovative Anwendungen in verschiedenen Bereichen zu erforschen und zu demonstrieren. Beispielbild: Thermaldaten Dubai / constellr

We are so excited to announce a multi-year partnership with the German Space Agency at DLR, marking a significant step in leveraging thermal data to combat climate-driven environmental challenges. This collaboration will provide researchers, scientists, and public authorities across Germany with unparalleled access to land surface temperature data collected from OroraTech's in-orbit FOREST-2 satellite and the soon-to-be-launched OTC-P1 satellite. Thermal data plays a crucial role in understanding and addressing the impacts of climate change. From monitoring urban heat patterns to inform sustainable city planning, assessing forest health for wildfire prevention, and optimizing crop irrigation to improve agricultural productivity, this partnership equips the scientific community with the tools they need to drive impactful research and innovative solutions. Together with the German Space Agency, we’re advancing the boundaries of Earth observation and innovation for a sustainable tomorrow. To read more, click the link below: https://lnkd.in/dnXAJY74 Deutsche Raumfahrtagentur im DLR Lisa-Katharina Habich Godela Roßner #EarthObservation #Sustainability #DLR #GermanSpace

Last week, Julia Gottfriedsen, Head of Data & AI, and Marc Seifert, the Team Lead for Calibration and Validation Data Quality, attended the @VH-RODA workshop hosted by European Space Agency - ESA. The goal? Discussing the current status and future developments in Earth Observation data quality, calibration, and validation, with emphasis on commercial EO providers, cross-domain synergies, and best practices. Our involvement reinforces our commitment to quality standards, building trust with our customers. . We gave a couple different topics, including how we use lunar calibration for the radiometric calibration of our Level 1 data and our validation for the derived Level 2 Near Real-Time Active Fire data product for wildfire detection and monitoring. This event was also an amazing opportunity to talk to others in our industry, including ways to establish common data evaluation standards  and adopt cal/val strategies towards new space missions, making EO data  more accessible and interoperable The thermal infrared (TIR) session was largely attended by other companies in NewSpace, highlighting how agile innovation is driving this sector. It was great to discuss shared challenges, from adapting quality standards to developing new cal/val methods for cutting-edge TIR missions whilst simultaneously allowing for contingency with the larger missions Sentinel 3 (European Space Agency - ESA), Landsat 8 (U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), VIIRS (NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration), and the upcoming missions LSTM, Trishna, and SBG. It was also a pleasure to connect with some of our project partners within the Greek National Satellites Space Program, discuss a planned thermal infrared calibration/validation site in Greece, and exchange ideas about the future of EO. Workshops like this remind us why collaboration is key—not just within our teams but across the industry. The challenges are complex, but so is the opportunity to collaborate, with New and Old Space supporting each other through knowledge and best practice exchange. #EarthObservation #ThermalData #NewSpace #Innovation

Wildfires are often overlooked as a major driver of pollution and climate change. In 2023, wildfires in Canada alone released over 3 billion tons of CO2—almost as much as the United States’ total emissions for the same year. But the impact goes beyond the atmosphere. Wildfire smoke creates toxic air conditions that reach cities and urban areas far from the flames. A study from The Lancet reported that wildfire-sourced particulate matter caused 1.53 million deaths between 2001 and 2019. Smoke from these fires can travel hundreds or even thousands of miles, putting even fire-free communities at risk. Our Wildfire Solution is designed to make a difference. By detecting and predicting fires early, we help keep small flames from turning into uncontrollable infernos. This doesn’t just save lives—it also cuts down the massive CO2 emissions that worsen climate change and protects communities from harmful smoke. Together, we can make our environment healthier and our future more sustainable. A huge thank you to Emili Ortman for the video. #Wildfire #CleanAir #WildfireDetection

🔥 Simulate Smarter: Fire Spread 2.0 Is Here Wildfires don’t follow a script – now your simulations don’t have to either. With Fire Spread 2.0, we’ve added core features to make simulations easier, more flexible, and more collaborative: ✅ Customizable Simulations – Adjust weather, wind, and moisture inputs for real-time or scenario-based planning. ✅ Enhanced Flexibility – Run multiple simulations per fire cluster and easily compare outcomes. ✅ Built for Collaboration – Export results, share via links, and collaborate seamlessly with your team. Check out our blog post to see in-depth how our newest Fire Spread update can supercharge wildfire mitigation and planning efforts. https://lnkd.in/d4iagRgd #WildfireDetection #FireSpread #EarthObservation

Last week, Julia Gottfriedsen, Dmitry Rashkovetsky 🎗️, and Florian W. F. joined "Future Focus - Wildfires" in Darmstadt, hosted by EUMETSAT. The event gathered experts and stakeholders from across the wildfire management ecosystem to exchange knowledge and insights on monitoring and mitigating the effects of wildfires. The discussions highlighted the pivotal role of satellite data in understanding wildfire behavior, emissions, and their broader environmental impact. It was inspiring to engage with the vibrant community driving innovation and collaboration in Earth observation technologies. #EarthObservation #WildfireMonitoring #InnovationForGood

Meet Diwen (Wendy) Y., our UX/UI designer at OroraTech! She joined us about four months ago but is already making a huge impact on our Wildfire Solution design. Her love for nature is what really drove her to want to work in wildfire detection. 📢 "For me, meaningful work is non-negotiable. I know here that my work makes a difference. Improving solutions, getting closer to the end user, and creating tools that can save forests.” UX/UI design is more than aesthetics – it's about solving real problems for our global users, from the wide-open outback in Australia to the densely packed cities of Europe. Wendy’s user-centric and data-informed design philosophy is critical to ensuring our tools are effective and accessible. 📢 "It’s about understanding who the user is – their behaviors, goals, and pain points. Our users are diverse, from field incident commanders using tablets to analysts using desktops in control centers. Balancing their needs is challenging but essential. If the design doesn’t fit their real-world use, the product won’t work, and that’s not acceptable." Wendy sees each challenge as an opportunity to improve, ensuring our WFS product is intuitive and easy to use for users around the world. This impact is what drives her to be the best she possibly can be as we build the next generation of wildfire management tools. 📢 "I feel like we’re doing something meaningful here, and that’s a big drive for me. The team is open, collaborative, and always willing to share knowledge. It’s such a different environment from what I’ve experienced before, and I’m learning and growing every day." Wendy’s work exemplifies how thoughtful design can amplify OroraTech’s mission of protecting our planet and empowering decision-makers worldwide. #UXDesign #MeaningfulWork #EnvironmentalImpact #Innovation #WildfireDetection

Only 2 days left to submit your work for the Living Planet Symposium Session on Fire Detection and Monitoring! 🌍 Join the Wildfire Detection and Monitoring session, co-hosted by leading experts in the field: – NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory has joined us as a partner for this session, represented by Ian McCubbin – National Technical University of Athens: Ioannis Papoutsis – European Space Agency - ESA PhiLab: Nicolas Longépé – Fraunhofer Institute: Ivanka Pelivan (Focus Group on AI for Natural Disaster Management - FG-AI4NDM) 📩 Use session ID B.04.06 to submit your abstract via the link below: https://lnkd.in/dcVrxdRh

Last week we joined the Space Tech Expo Europe in Bremen to showcase how Earth observation can protect our planet! Our very own Lucas Krempel, Head of Payload Engineering, delivered a presentation about our thermal imager and shared details on the first OroraTech satellite constellation of eight sensors. Lucas highlighted our vision for a global wildfire detection network and how satellite data empowers actionable environmental protection. With innovative ideas pushing space technology forward, we can save lives and make life better for everyone on planet Earth. For us, the event wasn’t just about presenting – it was about listening, learning, and leading the conversation on how space tech can shape a safer and more sustainable world. Furthermore, our amazing space development team had the chance to meet with our partners and other companies throughout the industry. A huge congratulations to Lucas for the insightful presentation and the entire OroraTech crew for a successful conference! Ignacio Viciano-Semper, Alexandros Binios, Jonis Kiesbye, Tejas Kale, Lisa Martin Perez, Ashish Aring, Katia Melisa González Lira, Martin Lülf #SpaceTechExpo #SmallSat #EarthObservation #Satellite

Final Call for Abstracts! 🚨 We’re thrilled to invite you to submit your abstract for our fire detection and monitoring session at the Living Planet Symposium 2025 in Vienna (June 23–27, 2025)! Join a dynamic lineup of experts from research, policy, and industry as we explore cutting-edge advancements in fire detection and monitoring using Earth Observation data. Abstract submissions close on December 1, 2024, so don’t miss your chance to showcase your work! Topics of interest: Innovative algorithms for fire detection Fire spread modeling Burned area mapping Emerging data sources (e.g., upcoming missions) Benchmark and training datasets Multi-modal data integration for fire monitoring On-orbit processing A special shoutout to Ivanka Pelivan (Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute HHI), Nicolas Longépé (Phi Lab at European Space Agency - ESA), Ioannis Papoutsis (National Technical University of Athens), and the OroraTech team: Lukas Liesenhoff (Kondmann), Julia Gottfriedsen, and Martin Langer for co-organizing this session! Use session ID B.04.06 when submitting your abstract via the link below: https://lnkd.in/dcVrxdRh #LivingPlanetSymposium #FireDetection #RemoteSensing #ClimateTech