#Earth observation

ESA has selected Hibidis and SOVA-S as new Scout-class missions, backing two relatively fast, low-cost Earth-observation projects focused on biodiversity and atmospheric gravity waves.

NASA and European satellite data show a broad warm-water swell has reached the Pacific off South America, a sea-level signal that researchers say points to El Niño likely emerging later in 2026.

A Landsat 8 image shows a brown track cut through southern Mississippi after an EF-3 tornado traveled nearly 82 miles, offering a stark satellite view of storm damage on the ground.

In a new Space Minds interview, Open Cosmos chief executive Rafel Jorda Siquier outlined the company’s focus on integrating Earth observation, connectivity, and IoT services into a single platform and discussed what to期待

A new NASA Earth Observatory feature highlights how nearly a decade of satellite night-light data reveals a more complex story than steady global brightening.

New Landsat 9 imagery from NASA’s Earth Observatory captures rapid spring breakup near Aniak after a cold Alaska winter, illustrating how thaw can turn quickly from seasonal relief into ice-jam flood danger

Scientists reconstructed the 2025 landslide-generated tsunami in Alaska’s Tracy Arm and found a maximum runup of 481 meters, making it the second highest tsunami known to humans.

A satellite image from September 2025 captured Hurricane Kiko approaching Hawaii while a reflective ocean phenomenon known as sunglint turned part of the Pacific into a bright silver veil.

SatVu has released new HotSat-2 imagery showing refinery and LNG activity in Cuba, India and Australia, highlighting how commercial thermal data is being used for energy security and sanctions monitoring.

Fresh NASA Earth Observatory imagery shows von Karman vortex streets forming downwind of Peter I Island, a rare atmospheric display shaped by strong Southern Ocean winds and the island’s icy volcanic mass.

A new NASA Earth Observatory image highlights how ongoing activity at Russia’s Shivelyuch volcano is melting snow, expanding a lava dome, and carving visible flow paths across the volcano’s flanks.

A Falcon 9 mission carrying South Korea’s CAS500-2 and 45 secondary payloads highlighted how shared launches are evolving from cost-saving option to core infrastructure for Earth observation, defense-adjacent sensing and

A Falcon 9 mission carrying South Korea’s CAS500-2 Earth observation satellite and 44 additional payloads shows how rideshare launches are becoming a key tool for allied access to space.

New NASA Earth Observatory imagery captures the aftermath of deadly landslides in East New Britain after Tropical Cyclone Maila brought unusually intense rain near Papua New Guinea.

New NISAR radar data shows parts of Mexico City sinking by more than half an inch per month, giving scientists an early demonstration of the satellite’s ability to measure ground deformation from space.

The Canadian Space Agency has terminated Spire Global's WildFireSat contract, yet says it still plans to deliver a space-based wildfire monitoring capability by 2029 and within the existing budget.

A clear April pass by Landsat 9 revealed vivid red-orange forests in Chile’s Magallanes region, highlighting the ecology and range of southern beech trees at the edge of the world’s southernmost temperate forests.

NASA’s Terra satellite captured haze over Chiang Mai on April 22 as seasonal agricultural and forest fires contributed to unhealthy particulate pollution across northern Thailand.

NASA released an Earth Day image captured by Artemis II astronauts showing the line between night and day on Earth.

NASA is linking the iconic 1968 Earthrise image to newly released Artemis II photography as it highlights the evolution of Earth observation technology and its role in monitoring the planet.