Remote Sensing
How Remote Sensing Helps to Curb Illegal Mining
Illegal mining is a pervasive global issue that poses severe environmental, economic, and social threats. It involves the unregulated extraction of valuable minerals and metals, leading to deforestation, water pollution,
Geospatial Technology Applications in the Renewable Energy Sector
Energy is always in demand both for household and industrial use, and the Earth’s population has to manage energy source depletion before running short. Renewable energy sources are a great
India to Launch 12 Earth Observations Satellites in PP Partnership
In a significant move to enhance India’s space capabilities, the government has announced its decision to part-fund 12 earth observation satellite launches under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. The Centre
Russia Plans to Launch 5 Earth Observation Satellites in 2024
Roscosmos, the Russian space agency, plans to launch five Earth observation satellites in 2024. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance Russia’s Earth observation capabilities. The planned
Training Announcement – Drought Monitoring, Prediction, and Projection using NASA Earth System Data
The United Nations has documented that drought frequency and duration have increased globally since 2000. According to this report 2.3 billion people around the world are currently facing water stress.
TRISHNA Mission Set to Revolutionize High-Resolution Thermal Imaging
The TRISHNA Mission, a collaborative endeavour between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the French space agency CNES, is set to revolutionize the monitoring of Earth’s surface temperature. TRISHNA
TSAT-1A India’s First Privately-Built Satellite with Sub-Metre Resolution
Developed by Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) in collaboration with Satellogic, TSAT-1A is a state-of-the-art geospatial satellite launched on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket in April 2024. The satellite is designed
Airbus Bolsters Earth Observation Capabilities with Pléiades Neo Next
Airbus has launched the Pléiades Neo Next programme to expand its very high resolution Earth observation constellation. This new programme will result in new satellite assets and capabilities, including enhanced
India and US to Enhance Earth Understanding with NISAR Satellite Launch in Early 2024
In a landmark collaboration, India and the United States are set to launch NISAR, a joint microwave remote sensing satellite for Earth observation, in the first quarter of next year,
Chandrayaan 3 – Exploring the Moon’s Surface
Chandrayaan-3, India’s eagerly awaited lunar exploration mission, achieved a resounding success as it embarked on its journey to the Moon and flawlessly executed the landing of its lander named Vikram
