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EO satellites have taken a significant role in modern life in many ways, with space-borne remote sensing becoming an important tool for the implementation of ‘green’ policy objectives, such as climate change monitoring, environmental protection, and the movement towards more sustainable and transparent business actions.

Introducing Mikael Granit, a Machine Learning Engineer at ReOrbit, who envisions artificial intelligence as a key ally in addressing the escalating challenge of space debris and prolonging the lifespan of satellites. Mikael's fascination with the science and enchantment of space traces back to his childhood—he vividly recalls engaging in lengthy phone discussions about planets with his grandmother even at the tender age of 5, highlighting his innate draw towards the marvels of the cosmos. Read on to find out how Mikael turned his childhood dream into a full-time job.

While Sputnik-1 itself is a milestone should be celebrated, Sputnik-1 as a paradigm of a lonely and disconnected space must serve as a compass of what needs to change. What are we still missing? How do we improve the use of satellites and make them meet the demands of today?

ReOrbit has been granted a highly esteemed funding from Business Finland.

The new global market report “Software-first satellites: essential growth lever for space”, produced by ReOrbit, together with Euroconsult, explores the paradigm change that was brought about by New Space, which has accelerated the transformation of the sector enabling widespread access to affordable space technologies and services, boosting the overall market potential.

The world is going through several political upheavals now. They have affected global political and economic systems, and our perception of what we need to do to guarantee our ability to operate securely and with resilience.

Meet Ernst Wehtje, Head of Institutional Sales, who celebrates two years at ReOrbit. To mark his work anniversary, Ernst shares his story how he ended up working in space and at ReOrbit, why you should never give up if your first attempt fails, where he finds inspiration to look up at the stars to this very day and what a balance between space as business and space as fun might look like in the future.

Satellite telecommunication is the most mature space application, technological advancement in the area isn’t waiting around the corner and, thus, gaining popularity among New Space companies, which only feeds into the market development trend.

Meet Theodor Neacsu, Systems Engineer at ReOrbit, who moved from aviation to space – and from Romania to Finland – and has been enjoying tackling issues related to the complexity of space systems ever since, who values the process of improvement more than single achievements and is convinced that space is not for fun.