The Carbon Mapper Coalition has reached a pivotal moment in environmental monitoring with the successful launch of its Tanager-1 satellite aboard the SpaceX Transporter-11 Rideshare mission. Developed by Planet Labs and featuring technology from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Tanager-1 represents a significant leap forward in tracking methane and carbon dioxide (CO2) super-emitters globally. Tanager-1 Satellite […]
In a significant boost to the United States’ weather forecasting capabilities, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has awarded Lockheed Martin a substantial contract to develop the next generation of geostationary weather satellites. Known as Geostationary Extended Observations (GeoXO), this new constellation will build on the legacy of the current GOES-R series, also developed […]
In a strategic move to bolster its capabilities in environmental monitoring and management, LI-COR Environmental, a leader in the field of greenhouse gas measurements, announced its acquisition of Onset, the owner of the HOBO brand. This acquisition, valued for integrating large-scale, spatially-distributed environmental monitoring and water resource management technologies, is seen as a crucial step […]
In a significant advancement for space exploration and environmental monitoring, Airbus has secured a pivotal contract from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) based in Pasadena, California, to design and build the GRACE-C (Gravity Recovery And Climate Experiment-Continuity) twin spacecraft. This marks a crucial step in the continued collaboration between the United States and Germany, fostering […]
