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Spire Global announces space services deal to scale constellation for HANCOM InSpace
Spire Global has announced an agreement with HANCOM InSpace
– initially a spin-off by Korea Aerospace Research Institute and now a part of HANCOM Group – for Sejong-2 and Sejong-3 two additional satellites with Spire Space Services .
Under this agreement , Spire will build and operate the satellites , expanding the capabilities of HANCOM-1 ( Sejong-1 ).
Together , these satellites will form a constellation for Korea ’ s first three-satellite remote sensing image data service .
Sejong-1 , a Spire satellite carrying an optical payload for Hancom , launched in May 2022 as the first commercial satellite deployed for a private South Korean company .
“ Collaborating with Hancom Group on the expansion of their satellite constellation is a testament to the innovative spirit driving advancements in the South Korean space industry ,” said Frank Frulio , General Manager of Space Services , Spire .
Dr . Myungjin Choi , CEO of HANCOM InSpace , said : “ Collaborating with Spire Global underscores our commitment to advancing the capabilities of our satellite constellation .”
Sejong-2 will serve as an extension of Sejong-1 , focusing on maritime , agricultural monitoring and change detection , especially in urban areas , while Sejong-3 , equipped with a hyperspectral imager , will leverage its spectral range advantages for applications such as calculating wildfire damage area , analyzing air pollution levels and assessing river water quality .
“ With the integration of images from our own multispectral and hyperspectral imagers , Drones and high-performance ground cameras , we are poised to expand our image utilization portfolio even further ,” said Dr Choi .
Macquarie Technology Group recognised in top 60 companies worldwide for workplace culture
Australia ’ s Macquarie Technology
Group ( has received the 2024 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award ( GEWA ), recognising the company for having one of the most engaged workplace cultures in the world .
GEWA winners are decided based on Gallup ’ s analysis of team engagement and performance . The 2024 Awards was the most comprehensive study of its kind , spanning more than two million employees in 276 organisations across 54 industries and 96 countries .
On average , GEWA winners ’ ratio of engaged versus actively disengaged employees are 11 times higher than the global average .
Macquarie was recognised for its strengthsfocused development and career pathways , one of the lowest gender pay gaps in the industry , approach to AI skills development , wellbeing and assistance programs , awarding employees who embody the company ’ s purpose and more .
“ Employee engagement is vital for business success ,” said David Tudehope , CEO , Macquarie Technology Group . “ I ’ m truly proud that Macquarie has been recognised among thousands of companies across the world that work with Gallup , and of how our team gets behind our purpose every day .”
The Award follows a string of Australian and global awards recognising Macquarie Technology Group and its founders .
These include Best Customer Experience ( CX ) of the Year and CEO of the Year at the World Communication Awards ; the Pearcey Medal for contribution to Australia ’ s ICT industry ; the Australian Financial Review Best Places to Work List ; and a Great Place to Work Australia certification .
David Tudehope , CEO , Macquarie Technology Group
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