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Companies, products, funding, standards, partnerships and the policies that shape the geospatial sector.
An amateur astronomer's keen eye on online satellite maps led to the discovery and subsequent confirmation of the Uhackatik impact structure, a 25-kilometer-wide crater in Quebec. This significant find, initially spotted during camping trip planning, is the largest impact crater confirmed since…
Source: NASA Science
The European Space Agency has successfully launched new earth observation satellites into orbit, enhancing capabilities for monitoring our planet.
Source: Livetube
The 2026 Queensland Excellence in Surveying & Spatial Information (EISSI) Awards have recognized leading professionals and organizations. NorthGroup Consulting and Bennett + Bennett were among the top honorees for their innovative projects.
Source: Spatial Source
The World Geospatial Industry Council (WGIC) has released a new report, 'Data to Decisions,' addressing the critical need to restore trust in decision-grade geospatial data amidst the rise of AI-generated inferences. The report outlines four foundational elements—provenance, governance, metadata…
Source: Spatial Source
South Africa has detailed a phased strategy to develop its own sovereign satellite communications capabilities. The plan begins with leasing satellite capacity and progresses to manufacturing, testing, and launching a dedicated geostationary telecommunications satellite to ensure national data…
Source: Ua
Novaspace projects over 6,500 Earth observation satellites by 2035, generating $155.9 billion in manufacturing revenue. The market is shifting towards large, multi-sensor constellations, emphasizing payload integration, interoperability, and persistence for defense-grade tasking.
Source: Marketscale
scFormer is a new AI-powered graph tool that identifies rare cell states in single-cell RNA sequencing and spatial transcriptomic data. It uses a novel cell-gene graph approach to overcome limitations of traditional methods, improving accuracy and robustness in biological discovery.
Source: Bioengineer.org
INTERGEO 2026 in Munich will showcase the integration of drone technology into the wider geospatial ecosystem, featuring advancements in lidar, photogrammetry, AI, and digital twin solutions. The event highlights how data collection, processing, and analysis are evolving beyond just the drone…
Source: DroneLife
TrustPoint has announced an order for 40 satellites from EnduroSat to expand its Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) plans. The full article content is currently unavailable due to a subscription requirement.
Source: Aviation Week
Dubai Municipality has deployed a smart robot utilizing LiDAR and smart cameras for geospatial surveying, significantly reducing costs by 90% and cutting customer waiting times by 472 days. This innovation enhances data collection accuracy and speed for urban planning and infrastructure development.
Source: Emirates247