Surrey space project to help Singapore manage climate change

Led by Surrey University, the project will focus on monitoring air pollution and atmospheric weather forecasting.

Space South Central will work with colleagues in Singapore to develop instrumentation that can obtain data from very low-earth-orbit that broadens understanding of the challenges and impact presented by climate change.

In a statement, Surrey University’s Dr William Lovegrove, who leads on international liaison for Space South Central, said: “We would like to express our gratitude to our Singaporean project partners for their commitment to this endeavour. By combining our expertise and resources, we anticipate creating a new scientific satellite mission that not only addresses global challenges but also fosters stronger ties between our nations in the context of this significant trade agreement.”  

The project will incorporate electronic propulsion technology, onboard AI processing technology, sensors enabled by quantum technology, and miniaturised timing mechanisms.

The project also involves Singapore’s Office for Space Technology & Industry (OSTIn), Singapore’s Agency for Science Technology and Research (A*Star), National University of Singapore and the Nanyang Technological University. In the UK, it also involves the Universities of Southampton and Portsmouth and Twinparadox Ltd.