SuperSharp credits these capabilities to its unfolding self-alignment technology which allows it to fit big telescopes in small satellites.
The startup, SuperSharp, wants to occupy the space in the middle.
But SuperSharp believes it can deliver unfolding satellites at a price-point competitive with current Earth Observation satellites.
Killer app for thermal imaging
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According to SuperSharp, the telescope can even identify heat loss at the level of an individual home.
The startup says this could make it the killer app for thermal satellite imagery.
Eight major projects, including SuperSharps, will receive a share of 24mn.
One startup, BiologIC Technologies, is working on a new way tomake medicines in spacefor use on Earth.
Story bySion Geschwindt
Sion is a freelance science and technology reporter, specialising in climate and energy.
