Airbus Geospatial and Secure Connectivity Solutions

Happy New Year! ✨  What better way to start 2025 than with our geospatial calendar? Steven Spielberg once said that he is “Dreaming for a living”, that is what we do here at Airbus. This year, we'll explore iconic film locations around the world and beyond using our geospatial satellites - how many will you recognise? This month: 🚕 (Re) Discover 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆, the second most filmed city in the world with over 250,000 movies shot there. Thanks to our state-of-the-art Pléiades Neo imagery, take a closer look at the Empire State Building - the stage for the legendary King Kong climbing scene. 🚝 Or admire the 𝗚𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗮𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 in Scotland through Pléiades satellite imagery. Can you guess what movie included a scene shot there? 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗹: 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗮𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁?  A.  Murder on the Orient Express B.  Snowpiercer C.  Harry Potter 👇 Download our calendar and get the answer in the comments below. 📷 Do not hesitate to screenshot your future mobile wallpaper! #EarthObservation #SatelliteImagery #Geospatial #GeospatialCalendar #Airbus

✨ 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: #𝟱 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲, 𝗗𝗵𝗮𝗸𝗮, 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗵 Discover the architectural brilliance of the 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 (Jatiyo Sangsad Bhaban), designed by teh great architect Louis Kahn and inaugurated in 1982. Covering 800,000 m², this monumental legislative complex is one of the largest in the world. 🔹 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻: Kahn’s minimalist use of geometric shapes reflects traditional Bangladeshi forms. 🔹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: The surrounding artificial lake mirrors Bangladesh’s rich fluvial landscapes, creating a serene and symbolic setting.  Admire this architectural masterpiece from a new vantage point with Pléiades Neo’s 30cm resolution satellite imagery. 🔎 Check out the full-resolution satellite imagery in our 𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘆: https://lnkd.in/gbEcyUWf #PleiadesNeo #Bangladesh #Architecture #EarthObservation #SatelliteImagery  

✨ 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: #𝟰 𝗣𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗷𝗮𝘆𝗮, 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗮 Explore the modern elegance of 𝗣𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗷𝗮𝘆𝗮, Malaysia’s federal administrative center, designed as a “garden city” blending traditional and modern influences. Located 20 km south of Kuala Lumpur, this city showcases:  🔹 𝗔 𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲𝘀: Traditional Malaysian, Post-Modern Islamic and British Colonial designs surrounding one of the world’s largest artificial lakes.  🔹 𝗔 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Putrajaya integrates urban sustainability and smart city planning with green spaces and advanced infrastructure.  With 𝗣𝗹é𝗶𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝗼’𝘀 30cm resolution, admire this city’s intricate layout and harmony with nature.  🔎 Explore the full-resolution satellite imagery in our 𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘆 for a fresh perspective: https://lnkd.in/dqFa9qGQ #PléiadesNeo #Malaysia #UrbanPlanning #EarthObservation #SatelliteImagery  

✨ 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: #𝟯 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗝𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗮, 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗮 Explore Jakarta’s iconic 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘀), a 137-meter-high symbol of Indonesia’s struggle for independence. Located at the heart of 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗸𝗮 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗲, one of the world’s largest public squares, it is topped with a golden flame representing the nation's resilience and freedom.  🔹 𝗔 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲: Completed in 1975, Monas is Indonesia’s most recognizable landmark, reflecting the spirit of independence.  🔹 𝗔 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: Surrounded by Merdeka Square’s vast greenery, it hosts national celebrations and embodies Indonesia’s unity and pride.  With Pléiades Neo’s 30cm resolution, you can view this iconic landmark from above in detail, revealing the precision of its design within the vibrant cityscape of Jakarta.  🔎 Explore the full-resolution 𝗣𝗹é𝗶𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝗼 satellite imagery in our 𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘆 for a new perspective on this national symbol: https://lnkd.in/dPtvGyks #PleiadesNeo #Architecture #Indonesia #EarthObservation #SatelliteImagery #Airbus

✨ 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: #𝟮 𝗟𝗼𝘁𝘂𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲, 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮  Discover the symbolism of the 𝗟𝗼𝘁𝘂𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲, an architectural marvel in New Delhi, designed to represent peace, purity and immortality. Shaped like a lotus flower, India's national symbol, the structure features:  🔹 𝗡𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘀: Arranged in three rows, reaching a height of 34 meters, inspired by India’s national flower.  🔹 𝗔 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆: Since its opening in 1986, the temple has drawn over 4 million visitors annually, offering a space for meditation and spiritual reflection.  Using Pléiades Neo’s 30cm resolution, you can see the temple’s symmetry and design from a satellite perspective. 🔎 Visit our 𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘆 to explore this landmark in full-resolution satellite imagery: https://lnkd.in/dWBcCGnJ #PleiadesNeo #Architecture #India #EarthObservation #SatelliteImagery

✨ 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: #𝟭 𝗛𝘂𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺 Explore the imperial grandeur of the 𝗛𝘂𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗹, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by the Nguyen Dynasty (1804–1833). From above, 𝗣𝗹é𝗶𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝗼 satellites offer a view of the city's extraordinary urban planning: 🔹 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘇𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀: The Citadel, the Imperial City and the Forbidden Purple City, each rich in historical and cultural significance. 🔹 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀: A 10km-long defensive wall and moats fed by the Perfume River, showing the strategic genius behind the royal complex. 🔎 Check out the full-resolution imagery in our 𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘆 for a unique perspective of this urban masterpiece: https://lnkd.in/dnHKzUHj #PleiadesNeo #UNESCOWorldHeritage #Vietnam #EarthObservation #SatelliteImagery  

🎄 As the year comes to a close, let’s celebrate 2024 together!  As we reflect on this remarkable year, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to our customers and partners for their trust, and to our teams for their professionalism and relentless drive for excellence. Together, we have accomplished so much to be proud of!    This year, we reached countless milestones/ achievements, serving our customers in the best way possible and setting the stage for a successful 2025 and beyond:     ✔️ We have adapted to customer needs by bringing Geospatial and Secure Connectivity activities under one roof,  ✔️ We launched the Pléiades Neo Next programme, building on the success of Pléiades Neo services, now celebrating its 3rd anniversary 🎉, ✔️ We secured major contracts, highlighting our customers' trust and the strength of our teams, ✔️ We delivered key programmes with unwavering quality and commitment, exceeding customer expectations, ✔️ We grew our inclusive and diverse workforce, embracing emerging skills and fostering a culture of innovation, ✔️ We sharpened our portfolio management strategy, keeping innovation at the forefront. 🏆 A big thank you to our brilliant teams for their hard work and to our customers for their continued trust and collaboration. Wishing you and your loved ones a Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous New Year! Here’s to an even brighter future ahead! 💫

🌴🤝 After a busy 2024, the Airbus Geospatial and Secure Connectivity Solutions and Earthworm Foundation teams came together for a workshop to connect and collaborate on #Starling, our joint satellite-based deforestation monitoring solution. It was a fantastic opportunity to strengthen our long-standing partnership and discuss the future of Starling.  As the year comes to a close, we’re thrilled to share some exciting news:  🛰️ Starling is now featured in the International Trade Center ( ITC ) Handbook #5 as one of the technological solutions supporting EUDR compliance. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dEmHjAf2 ☕ Starling also participated in an EUSPA - EU Agency for the Space Programme pilot with coffee growers and traders, earning recognition as a valuable tool for helping the coffee industry achieve EUDR compliance.  🌳 Finally, we participated in a workshop organised by EUSPA - EU Agency for the Space Programme and PEFC International focused on EUDR, where we had the opportunity to present our Starling solution. This online event allowed us to better understand the EUDR challenges faced by PEFC’s forestry stakeholders and further strengthen our EUDR offering tailored to their needs. Looking ahead, 2025 promises more exciting developments and opportunities! Stay tuned and make sure you don’t miss any updates—👉 sign up for the Starling newsletter through our contact form here: https://lnkd.in/dfekP68V                                                                                                                     The Starling team wishes you a wonderful end to the year! ✨    #Sustainability #SupplyChain #Deforestation #SatelliteImagery #ResponsibleSourcing  

Exciting Milestone for European Space!🚀 Today I was pleased to attend the signing of the main contracts for the "Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security by Satellite" #IRIS2 project 🛰️ .  The contracts are between the European Commission, European Space Agency - ESA and the industrial consortium #SpaceRISE, led by European satellite operators #SES, #Eutelsat and #Hispasat. I welcome this milestone agreement and #Airbus fully supports the European Space Project, which aims to strengthen Europe's strategic autonomy, build resilience and foster a robust industrial ecosystem. We remain committed to the European Council's vision of a competitive and independent European space sector. Working closely with the SpaceRISE consortium, Airbus is focused on delivering innovative solutions that meet the European Council's requirements for this ambitious programme. The IRIS2 project is more than a technical endeavour, it is an important and necessary strategic investment in the future of Europe, ensuring connectivity, resilience and security for decades to come. #SatelliteConnectivity #Innovation #EUspace

🤝 Last month hundreds of key players in the MilSatCom space met at Global MilSatCom in London. 🎤 Hear Richard Budd, VP Space Digital at Airbus Defence and Space, discuss the key takeaways from his presentation... 🛰️ What increasing threats mean for military satellites ⚙️ Avoiding silos when it comes to system of systems 📈 The value of SMEs in the Space ecosystem Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/ei3-pQwr #Airbus #GMSC #MilSatCom #Connectivity SAE Media Group SAE Media Group Defence