Tag: NASA
SpaceX Falcon 9 Liftoff with TESS
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A Falcon 9 rocket lifts off at 6:51 p.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station carrying NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS).
4_28 Earth Imaging Broadcast (Sentinel, Drones and More)
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This Earth Imaging-themed GeoSpatial Stream broadcast discusses the recent successful launch of the European Space Agency's Sentinel 1-B satellite; UAS (or drone) news about a 3D-printed vehicle helping ships navigate Antarctic seas as well as the economic impact of the Micro Aerial Vehicle market; a NASA study on the greening of Earth caused by increased carbon dioxide; industry news from 5D Robotics, LizardTech, the U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation and Teledyne Optech; a video about the Sentinel satellites capabilities; and more.
NASA | Landsat Tracks Urban Change and Flood Risk
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NASA | Landsat Tracks Urban Change and Flood Risk
NASA/JAXA GMI Sensor for Precipitation Measurement
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On March 10, the Core Observatory passed over an extra-tropical cyclone On March 10, the Core Observatory passed over an extra-tropical cyclone about 1055 miles (1700 kilometers) due east of Japan's Honshu Island. Satellite data shows the full range of precipitation in the storm.
5_22 Remote-Sensing Broadcast (Space Symposium, WorldView-3 and More)
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This GeoSpatial Stream broadcast covers a variety of remote-sensing topics, such as the recent Space Symposium in Colorado; a preview of DigitalGlobe's WorldView-3 satellite; a special report on micro-satellites; industry news from Airbus Defence and Space, BAE Systems, Teledyne, and NASA; and more.
Exelis Discusses Climate Instrument Specialization and Demand
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Matt Ball spoke with Eric Webster, VP and Director, Environmental Intelligence, Geospatial Systems, Exelis, at the recent International Space Symposium. The conversation covered some recent sensor contract wins with NASA and JAXA as well as discussion about the evolution of sensors from hardware- to software-based, affording much greater on-orbit flexibility.
OCO-2: NASA’s New Carbon Counter
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NASA's OCO-2 mission will shed new light on understanding carbon and its role in our planet's future.
7_10 Remote-Sensing Broadcast (NASA, UN and More)
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This remote-sensing themed GeoSpatial Stream broadcast discusses NASA's recently launched Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 satellite as well as its upcoming ISS-RapidScat instrument; The Satellite Project created at New York University; UN Peacekeeping missions using unarmed UAVs; industry news from Fugro, exactEarth, SimActive and EOMAP; the upcoming Esri User Conference; the Climate Resilience App Challenge; and more.
NASA’s Earth Minute: Mission to Earth?
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NASA doesn't just explore outer space! Since 1959, with the launch of the first weather satellite, NASA has been studying our home planet on a global scale. NASA monitors Earth's vital signs via satellites and airplanes, sends scientists to the far corners of the land and under the ocean, and develops computer models of Earth's climate processes. Why? Because Earth is the only planet that nearly eight billion people call "home sweet home."