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Climate change and resilience, conservation, forests, water and weather.
A new NOAA study utilizing 31 years of satellite altimeter data reveals the Gulf Stream underwent a rapid intensification from 2014 to 2023. This strengthening current can lead to enhanced heat transport, influencing North Atlantic weather, climate, and marine ecosystems.
Source: NOAA AOML
NASA's ROSES-2025 program, Amendment 71, introduces a new opportunity for high-impact research proposals focusing on sea ice, ice sheets, and glaciers. Investigations are expected to utilize NASA satellite and airborne data to address urgent topics in cryospheric science, including…
Source: NASA Science
ESA's FLEX mission uses advanced technology to measure the faint fluorescence emitted by plants during photosynthesis. This satellite-based observation allows scientists to assess vegetation health and stress, providing crucial insights into plant function and environmental conditions.
Source: European Space Agency
Teledyne Space Imaging's advanced CIS111 detector, integrated into the Flexible Combined Imager, has launched aboard the MTG-I2. This technology will deliver more precise and frequent observations from one of the world's most advanced geostationary meteorological satellite systems.
Source: GeoConnexion
A massive ice island, calved from Greenland's Petermann Glacier, successfully navigated a collision with Joe Island in Nares Strait without fragmenting. Scientists are tracking its journey, noting its resilience despite being thinner than other Arctic bergs.
Source: NASA Science
NOAA is actively preparing users for its upcoming GeoXO mission, implementing readiness activities like testing data flows and developing use cases with precursor satellite data. This includes exploring new imager bands for advanced hazardous weather forecasting.
Source: NOAA NESDIS
Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite imagery captured the snow-covered ridges and surrounding sea ice of Hopen, a narrow island in Norway's Svalbard archipelago. This remote Barents Sea nature reserve is a critical habitat for seabirds and polar bears.
Source: EU Agency for the Space Programme
The Meteosat Third Generation (MTG) imaging system is now complete following the successful launch of its second satellite, MTG-I2. This new satellite will provide enhanced weather observations and critical fire-detection capabilities for Europe and Africa.
Source: Via Satellite
The Meteosat Third Generation-Imager2 (MTG-I2) satellite has successfully launched on an Ariane 6, set to provide unprecedented detail for European weather forecasting. It features a Lightning Imager and Flexible Combined Imager for severe weather monitoring and air traffic safety.
Source: European Space Agency
GNOMES-5 is a PlanetiQ microsatellite launched in 2024, utilizing a Pyxis GNSS-RO sensor to measure atmospheric temperature, pressure, and moisture. This data is crucial for weather forecasting agencies, enhancing global atmospheric soundings.
Source: Keeptrack