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Companies, products, funding, standards, partnerships and the policies that shape the geospatial sector.
The launch of Katalyst’s robotic servicing spacecraft LINK, intended to boost NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, has been postponed due to a launch vehicle issue. Teams are currently reviewing data to determine the next launch attempt.
Source: NASA Science
The Diffuse Gas in Cosmic Ecosystems (DGCE) Science Interest Group will host a virtual seminar on July 23, 2026. Speaker Drummond Fielding will discuss connecting micro-scale physics to large-scale galaxy formation and evolution.
Source: NASA Science
The NASA Astrophysics Division is organizing the Community Science (Ad ASTRA) Workshop in September 2026 to engage the community in defining future large, strategic astrophysics missions. It will connect scientific priorities with technological readiness and mission implementation over three…
Source: NASA Science
NASA's Astrophysics Division is organizing the Community Science (Ad ASTRA) Workshop in September 2026 to engage the community in defining future large, strategic astrophysics missions. This event will connect scientific priorities with technological readiness, helping NASA prioritize mission…
Source: NASA Science
South Africa has launched BrainSAT Satellite Services, a new state-backed company in partnership with UAE-based Space42, to strengthen national connectivity. This initiative aims to expand access to resilient satellite broadband and mobile communication services, particularly in remote and…
Source: Space in Africa
The global satellite sector is transitioning from traditional radio frequency systems to high-speed space-based laser communication terminals to overcome data bottlenecks from ultra-high-definition Earth observation imagery. This innovation enables faster, more efficient data transfer, reshaping…
Source: Raksha Anirveda
UNECA has called for stronger investment in Africa's geospatial sector, urging governments to transform geospatial information from a technical function into a strategic asset for policymaking, infrastructure development, and sustainable economic growth.
Source: SpatialSource
Kenya has established the National Earth Observation Data Council to improve the sharing of satellite data across government, academia, and the private sector.
Kenya has launched a major nationwide GIS initiative to modernize land governance in partnership with FAO and the European Union...
The 13th Esri Eastern Africa User Conference (EAUC2024), held in May 2024, brought together over 150 GIS professionals from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and beyond to showcase advancements in geospatial technology. Hosted by Esri Eastern Africa.