Anusuya Datta

5 days ago | anusuya-datta.medium.com | Anusuya Datta

They called it historic. An all-women space crew. A symbol of empowerment. A flight to the edge of space aboard Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin. The rocket lifted off with six women onboard. But this wasn’t a celebration of space science. It was a celebration of status. There was a time when space meant something more. It wasn’t just a destination. It was a mirror of our collective ambition — risky, imperfect, and breathtakingly human. In the Cold War era, space was the one arena where rivalry led to wonder.

Dec 5, 2024 | newsletter.terrawatchspace.com | Anusuya Datta

A note from Aravind: As global interest in EO and EO-based applications grows, so has the readership of the TerraWatch newsletter in the past couple of years. Unlike every piece you have read here, which I have written, I am delighted to introduce a new series of essays written by guest writers - experienced professionals in geospatial and the wider remote sensing sector.

Apr 21, 2024 | thespacereview.com | Anusuya Datta

April 12 is a historic day for the space industry. On this day back in 1961, Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human in space. Not to be left behind, the United States sent its first man into space in less than a month—Alan Shepard on May 5—thus sparking the famous space race between the two Cold War superpowers.

Dec 11, 2023 | cbc.ca | Anusuya Datta

This First Person column is written by Anusuya Datta, a writer and journalist based in Saskatoon. For more information about First Person stories, see the FAQ. It wasn't snowing in Saskatoon when we put up the holiday lights in early December. Despite the lack of white fluffy stuff, I snuck an adoring look at our house for the umpteenth time. I have always subscribed to the adage, "Home is where the heart is." After three years in Canada, it seems we have finally found a place to call home.

Nov 29, 2023 | agribusinessglobal.com | Anusuya Datta |Rachel Hor |Matt Hopkins

Cultivating a Greener Future: Revolutionizing Canada’s Carbon Landscape A recent report by RBC has called for Canadian standards to support carbon markets. Having delved into the complexities of voluntary markets over the past few years, I cannot help but recognize the challenges posed by an uncertain and ever-changing regulatory environment in Canada.