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Climate change and resilience, conservation, forests, water and weather.
ESA is hosting online media briefings ahead of the FLEX and Copernicus Sentinel-3C satellite launches on a Vega-C rocket. These missions will provide critical data on vegetation health, photosynthetic activity, ocean conditions, and climate science, supporting weather forecasting and environmental…
Source: European Space Agency
The MTG-I2 weather satellite, part of the Meteosat Third Generation program, has been successfully launched. This second imaging satellite will significantly enhance weather forecasting capabilities across Europe and Africa by providing high-resolution imagery at unprecedented rates.
Source: Smestreet
Landsat 9 imagery reveals the unique forested floodplains of Congaree National Park, home to one of the largest intact tracts of old-growth bottomland hardwood forests in the U.S. The article highlights how the Congaree River's dynamic flow shapes distinct ecosystems and nourishes champion trees…
Source: NASA Science
The MTG-I2 weather satellite, part of the Meteosat Third Generation program, has been successfully launched, promising significantly improved weather forecasting for Europe and Africa. This second imaging satellite will deliver high-resolution imagery at an unprecedented rate, enhancing the…
Source: Thales Alenia Space
Europe's second Meteosat Third Generation Imager satellite (MTG-I2) has successfully launched, completing a trio of advanced satellites. This system will deliver unprecedented quality and frequency of data for weather forecasting, climate monitoring, and early warnings across Europe and Northern…
Source: European Space Agency
The Meteosat Third Generation Imager2 (MTG-I2) satellite has been encapsulated and is set for launch on Ariane 6 from French Guiana on August 27th. This mission will provide unprecedented high-resolution weather data for Europe and northern Africa, enhancing severe weather forecasting and…
Source: European Space Agency
High-resolution aerial surveys using drones are capturing vital spatial data across three Great Barrier Reef sites. This initiative supports long-term monitoring, research, and conservation efforts, assessing impacts from climate change and other disturbances.
Source: Spatial Source
Experts at Hatch have completed a large-scale geospatial assessment of 5,000 kilometers of coastline, mapping flood and erosion risks. This initiative provides governments with consistent data to inform critical decisions on development, infrastructure, and coastal adaptation strategies.
Source: Spatial Source
Makueni County has signed a deal with AnyWay Solutions to use satellite data, mapping technology, and climate-risk information to prioritize rural road repairs. This partnership aims to shift from reactive road maintenance to data-driven planning, maximizing economic, social, and…
Source: Capital FM
Europe's Copernicus Sentinel-1 mission has documented a dramatic 76 sq km ice island breaking away from Greenland's Petermann Glacier, marking its largest loss since 2012. This event highlights the rapid changes occurring in Earth's polar landscapes, monitored through advanced radar imagery.
Source: European Space Agency