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Pixxel Launches World’s Highest-Resolution Hyperspectral Satellites for Climate Action
Pixxel, a California-based space technology company building the world’s highest-resolution hyperspectral satellite constellation, successfully launched the first three satellites of its Firefly constellation on January 15, 2025. The satellites were
Laos Embraces Satellite Technology for Carbon Credit Feasibility
Laos is taking significant steps towards sustainable development by leveraging satellite remote sensing to evaluate carbon stocks across nine forest areas, covering 170,556 hectares. This initiative, led by the Ministry
Uzma Berhad Launches Malaysia’s First High-Resolution Earth Observation Satellite – UZMA SAT-1
Uzma Berhad, a prominent Malaysian oil and gas services provider, has successfully ventured into space technology with the launch of its first Earth observation satellite, UZMA SAT-1. This milestone was
TatukGIS SDK for Python is Free
TatukGIS announces the availability of its GIS library designed for the Python programming language (DK for Python) as a free product, even for commercial use, with the restriction that any
UNL and USDA Collaborate on a Web-Based Soil Sampling Tool
A collaborative effort between the University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has led to the development of the Soil Sample Planning Organizer Tool (SSPOT), a
Fugro Expands Seafloor Mapping Efforts for Florida’s Coast
Fugro is playing a bigger role in the Florida Seafloor Mapping Initiative (FSMI), led by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). This long-term seafloor mapping project aims to map
Hyperspectral Plastic Detection for Riverine Cleanup
Plastic pollution in rivers is a growing environmental challenge. With millions of tons of plastic waste flowing into oceans annually, the need for effective monitoring and cleanup has never been
Hexagon to Acquire Septentrio, Revolutionising Positioning in Mission-Critical Navigation and Autonomy Applications
Hexagon has announced an agreement to acquire Septentrio NV, a leading OEM provider of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technologies, to drive innovation and expand the market reach of Resilient
AI-Powered Tree Canopy Map by Meta and WRI
Meta, in collaboration with the World Resources Institute (WRI), has launched an advanced AI-powered Tree Canopy Map that provides unparalleled accuracy and detail in monitoring forests worldwide. By analyzing trillions
China’s GeologyObserver-1 Revolutionizes 3D Mapping
Chinese researchers have unveiled the GeologyObserver-1, a cutting-edge airborne device designed to create precise 3D surface models of both terrestrial and aquatic environments. This breakthrough is expected to transform environmental
