Space Economy

Satellite Data Analyst

Extracts business insight from earth observation imagery

£45k-£90k Space race

What it involves

Analyses satellite imagery and remote sensing data to track deforestation, crop yields, shipping activity, urban growth and climate change for governments, insurers and investors.

Skills & knowledge needed

Remote sensingGISPythonMachine learningData visualisation

Why it's emerging now

Earth observation data has become cheap and abundant — turning it into insight is where the value now sits.

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