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Artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data and cloud platforms applied to geospatial problems.
The European Space Agency (ESA) has launched "Digital EO," a project with CGI and OVHcloud to build a decentralized cloud-based system for 500PB of Earth observation data by 2035. This system will provide data and compute processing for scientists, researchers, businesses, and citizens across…
Source: TechRadar
GIS Cloud, an online mapping technology scaleup, has doubled its user growth. This expansion is driven by AI capabilities that enable organizations to broaden access to geospatial data without needing more specialist GIS teams.
Source: GeoConnexion
Berlin-based start-up LiveEO leverages satellite data and artificial intelligence to efficiently monitor critical infrastructure, including railway lines, power grids, and pipelines, offering a scalable alternative to traditional methods.
Source: Gtai
TESSERA, a global geospatial AI foundation model, is now openly available on AWS Open Data, providing analysis-ready Earth observation embeddings. This initiative democratizes access to complex satellite data, enabling researchers and organizations to tackle global challenges more effectively.
Source: AWS
Commercial space company Momentus successfully completed a rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO) demonstration, utilizing AI-enabled LiDAR and imaging with a NASA satellite. This mission showcased the collection of optical, infrared, and lidar data, highlighting new capabilities for in-space…
Source: MilitaryembeddedMomentus Inc. successfully demonstrated an AI-enabled LiDAR and optical imaging sensor suite during an in-orbit Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) mission. The Vigoride-7 Orbital Service Vehicle autonomously tracked a NASA satellite, validating low-cost sensor architectures for future…
Source: SatNews
Planet Labs, with support from the Bezos Earth Fund and other partners, has launched Amazon.ia (Inteligencia Ambiental). This initiative combines satellite imagery, AI, and ground data to provide timely, actionable intelligence for biodiversity conservation and restoration across the Amazon.
Source: Cyprus Shipping News
OVHcloud and CGI have secured a 30-month European Space Agency contract to develop Digital EO, a strategic cloud infrastructure for storing and processing Earth observation data. This initiative aims to enhance Europe's control over sensitive satellite data and computing workloads, integrating…
Source: Tekedia
NuRAN, a Canadian telecom provider, is piloting Starlink's LEO satellite service for high-performance backhaul in rural Nigeria. This initiative aims to accelerate 4G migration and edge AI deployment, potentially expanding across Africa.
Source: W
Experts highlight how integrating communications, sensing, and computing on commercial satellites significantly enhances data collection and processing efficiency. This intelligent transformation allows for onboard data processing, drastically reducing response times for critical missions like…
Source: Bastillepost