An astronaut aboard the International Space Station took this oblique photograph of the Sulaiman Mountains in central Pakistan.
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS & TRENDS
Airbus Expands Its Earth Observation Constellation with Pléiades Neo Next
On April 29, 2024, Airbus launched the Pléiades Neo Next program to expand its very-high-resolution Earth observation constellation.
Successful Deployment of HawkEye 360 Microsatellite Clusters 8 and 9
Space Flight Laboratory (SFL) confirmed that six radio frequency geolocation microsatellites developed for HawkEye 360 of Herndon, Va., successfully communicated with ground control.
How to Watch Upcoming Total Solar Eclipse with NASA from Anywhere
On April 8, 2024, most of North America will have the chance to see the Moon pass in front of the Sun during a solar eclipse.
Lidar Sensors Help Complete NOAA’s Great Lakes Coastal Mapping Project
Tetra Tech Inc. used a Teledyne Optech CZMIL SuperNova Topobathymetric lidar system to successfully complete a project for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to update all its bathymetric maps in the Great Lakes region, which includes refined maps of the marine ecology.
BUSINESS
Aerial Intelligence Company SwissDrones Successfully Closes Series B Growth Funding
Zurich, Switzerland – May 13, 2024 – SwissDrones, a leading aerial intelligence company, has announced the closing of its Series B equity growth funding round, securing over USD 10 million from a consortium of investors including aviation investor DiamondStream...
ISS National Lab Announces Up to $750,000 in Funding for Technology Development in Low Earth Orbit
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER (FL) – The International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory is soliciting flight concepts for technology development that would utilize the space-based environment of the orbiting laboratory. This solicitation, “Technology Development...
TELUS Global Ventures rebrands, extends its reach with investments tallying 150 market transforming global companies
VANCOUVER, BC — Global technology company TELUS accelerates the reach of its strategic investment arm and announces the launch of TELUS Global Ventures. This rebranding comes in light with the desire to position the company as a global leader seeking new investment...
Going global: Geospatial Insight integrates Spatial Days to expand online climate services
Geospatial Insight (GSI), a leading provider of global climate and risk intelligence, has announced the integration of Spatial Days, experts in online geospatial data management and GIS/Earth Observation software development to enhance its online climate service...
EuroGeographics and BKG sign production management agreement for pan-European datasets
Germany’s Federal Agency for Cartography and Geodesy (BKG) will continue to manage production of pan-European datasets after signing a new agreement with EuroGeographics. As a result, BKG is responsible for three open datasets available via the Open Maps For Europe...
Airedale General Hospital manages RAAC risk with geospatial system from Esri UK
Airedale General Hospital has gone live with a new geospatial system to help manage its RAAC (reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete) monitoring and repairs programme. Using GIS software from Esri UK, the system replaces paper-based processes with digital workflows to...
Trimble Acquires Flashtract, Adding Construction Payment and Subcontractor Compliance Technology to Minimize Risk and Improve Efficiency for Contractors
Proven Payment, Compliance and Lien Waiver Technology Advances Trimble Construction One Integrated Subcontractor Management Capabilities WESTMINSTER, Colo., May 8, 2024 — Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today it has acquired privately-held Flashtract, a company...
Seyond Collaborates with Curiosity Lab and Peachtree Corners to Deploy LiDAR Solution to Improve VRU Safety and Traffic Intersection Efficiencies
PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga. – May 2, 2024 – Peachtree Corners – one of the United States’ first 5G smart cities powered by real-world connected infrastructure – announced a collaboration with global provider of image-grade LiDAR technology, Seyond. This collaboration...
Axon to acquire Dedrone, accelerating the next generation of drone solutions to protect more lives in more places
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Axon (Nasdaq: AXON), the global public safety technology leader, announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Dedrone, a global leader in airspace security. Axon's mission to Protect Life finds a powerful...
Maxar Intelligence and Lockheed Martin Expand Partnership to Enhance the F-35 Full Mission Simulator Experience
WESTMINSTER, Colo.-Maxar Intelligence, a provider of secure, precise, geospatial intelligence, announced today a long-term agreement with Lockheed Martin to streamline the procurement and delivery of Maxar’s geospatial products for the F-35 Full Mission Simulator...
Groq® and Carahsoft Partner to Provide Rapid AI Inference Speed to the Public Sector
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., and RESTON, Va. — Groq®, the leader in real-time AI inference, and Carahsoft Technology Corp., The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider®, today announced a partnership to deliver fast and cost- and energy-efficient AI inference speed to...
Quanergy Ushers in New Era of 3D LiDAR Solutions to Achieve Projected 300% YoY Growth
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Quanergy Solutions, Inc., continues to gain momentum since reformulating its business operations to focus exclusively on physical security and business intelligence applications. Quanergy’s groundbreaking 3D LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging)...
Descartes Labs Government Accelerates Mission-Ready Solutions with EarthDaily Constellation Earth Observation Data.
Vancouver, BC – EarthDaily Analytics takes center stage as the chosen provider of Earth observation data for Descartes Labs and its subsidiary, Descartes Labs Government. This strategic move underscores EarthDaily’s position as a leader in delivering high-quality...
Airbus finalises acquisition of Aerovel and its UAS Flexrotor
Bingen, Washington - Airbus has finalised the acquisition of U.S.-based Aerovel and its unmanned aerial system (UAS), Flexrotor, in a move to strengthen its portfolio of tactical unmanned solutions. Flexrotor is a small tactical unmanned aerial system designed...
Descartes Labs Government Accelerates Mission-Ready Solutions with EarthDaily Constellation Earth Observation Data
New York, NY - Descartes Labs and its subsidiary, Descartes Labs Government, has selected EarthDaily Analytics as a supplier for their Earth observation data to power their geospatial analytics and AI solutions. EarthDaily’s Constellation will unlock a continuous...
PRODUCTS
Swedish Space Corporation and Perigee Aerospace to launch satellites from Esrange
Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) and South Korean rocket company Perigee Aerospace Inc. have signed a collaborative agreement to launch satellites jointly from Esrange Space Center in northern Sweden , starting 2025. Perigee’s Blue Whale 1...
Trimble Business Center Version 2024.00—Now Available
The latest release of Trimble® Business Center (TBC) software version 2024.00 is now available. TBC version 2024.00 software delivers technological integration, workflow optimization, and embraces adaptability and innovation to deliver the ultimate field-to-finish...
Caltrans Launches Digital Map Highlighting More than 300 Clean California Projects Transforming Communities Across the State
Interactive features allow users to locate, view, and learn more about beautification efforts SACRAMENTO – Just ahead of national infrastructure week, Caltrans today launched a new interactive map that spotlights hundreds of beautification projects...
Esri Releases Latest Land Cover Map with Updated Sentinel-2 Satellite Data
Annual 10-Meter 2017–2023 High-Resolution Maps Available in Esri’s ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World REDLANDS, Calif. —Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, in its partnership with Impact Observatory, has released an updated global land-use/land-cover...
Capella Space Introduces Fully-Automated Vessel Classification Capability
SAN FRANCISCO — Capella Space Corp., an American space tech company that provides data and satellite solutions for government and commercial applications, today announced the release of automated, AI-powered Vessel Classification for Capella Space’s high...
Cepton Unveils Proprietary End-to-End Lidar Simulator, StudioViz™
SAN JOSE, Calif.- Cepton, Inc. (“Cepton”) (Nasdaq: CPTN), a Silicon Valley innovator and leader in high-performance lidar solutions for automotive and smart infrastructure applications, today announced the unveiling of its proprietary lidar simulation platform,...
MongoDB Announces General Availability of MongoDB Atlas Vector Search Integration with Amazon Bedrock
New integration of MongoDB Atlas Vector Search Knowledge Bases for Amazon Bedrock accelerates development of highly engaging generative AI-powered applications Novo Nordisk among customers building AI-powered applications with MongoDB Atlas Vector Search and Amazon...
nextScan Develops a Wide-Format, Continuous Feed, Aerial Film Scanner
Meridian, ID - Apex by nextScan™ is a revolutionary film scanner for processing aerial and other large format film. Over the last two years, nextScan — the microfilm conversion division of Digital Check Corp. — has been working closely with an agency to develop...
Draganfly Unveils New NDAA Compliant “FlexForce” Modular FPV System Following US Military Demonstrations & Training
San Diego, CA.— Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) (CSE: DPRO) (FSE: 3U8A) (“Draganfly” or the “Company”), an award-winning, industry-leading drone solutions and systems developer is excited to announce the launch of its newest product, the FlexForce Modular FPV UAV...
ICEYE Announces API That Allows Customers to Directly Task World’s Largest SAR Satellite Constellation
HELSINKI - ICEYE, the global leader in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite operations, announced the launch of two new application programming interfaces (APIs) that will give customers faster access to imagery from the world's largest SAR satellite constellation...
Teledyne FLIR Defense Unveils Rogue 1 Loitering Munition System at SOF Week
TAMPA, Fla.-Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), is introducing its new Rogue 1™ loitering munition system at this week’s Special Operations Forces (SOF) Week convention in Tampa. Rogue 1 is a next-generation, rapidly...
MongoDB Launches New Program for Enterprises to Build Modern Applications with Advanced Generative AI Capabilities
MongoDB AI Applications Program gives organizations the strategic roadmap, industry expertise, and technology needed to more quickly go from ideation to deployment of generative AI applications at scale Anthropic, Anyscale, AWS, Cohere, Credal.ai, Fireworks.ai, Google...
Sanborn’s Broadband Navigator™ is Available for Streamlined Purchase on NASPO
The Sanborn Map Company’s (Sanborn) Broadband Navigator™ is now available on the NASPO ValuePoint cooperative purchasing program allowing all state Broadband Offices a path for streamlined purchase. (Photo: Business Wire) April 26, 2024 07:24 AM Eastern Daylight Time...
Testing Novel 3D Mapping Technology to Transform Space Exploration and Benefit Industries on Earth
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER (FL) – When you go on a trip, you might reach for a map to help navigate your journey or pull up GPS on your phone. But what if the destination is on another planet, and there is no map? A new project sponsored by the International Space...
Leica Geosystems launches its first Machine Smart Antenna — the Leica iCON gps 120
Heerbrugg, Switzerland) Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, today announced the launch of Leica iCON gps 120 — a smart antenna designed to further empower construction professionals with scalable and flexible machine control solutions. The new Leica iCON 120...
PEOPLE AND EVENTS
Commercial UAV Expo Announces Path to Leadership Event Scholarship Program Emphasizing “Drones for Good”
Scholarship to provide university students with the opportunity to attend Commercial UAV Expo Portland, ME – Organizers of Commercial UAV Expo announced the launch of the UAV Empower: Path to Leadership Event Scholarship, an initiative dedicated to empowering...
CEO Claire Milverton wins Business Leader of the Year at the Geospatial World Forum Leadership Awards
1Spatial, (AIM: SPA), a global leader in Location Master Data Management (LMDM) software and solutions, is delighted to announce that Claire Milverton, CEO, has been named ‘Business Leader of the Year’ at the Geospatial World Forum Leadership Awards, which were held...
Allen & Company Supports NASA & UCF Contest for 40 College Teams to Design Lunar Autonomous Vehicles
A groundbreaking partnership between Allen & Company and the Lunabotics Challenge is set to inspire the next generation of space engineers and innovators. WHAT: Allen & Company joins industry leaders to sponsor and support over 40 college teams...
Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) Announces Peter Rabley as New CEO
ARLINGTON, Virginia, USA: The Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) has announced the appointment of Peter Rabley as OGC’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The announcement was made last night at the Geospatial World Forum 2024 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Mr. Rabley...
Abdullah Al-Ajmi, space business development director for Lockheed Martin in Saudi Arabia
Abdullah Al-Ajmi is the space business development director for Lockheed Martin in Saudi Arabia. He is responsible for coordinating and bolstering the Kingdom’s space efforts. In addition to fostering strategic cooperation between government and commercial...
NGA’s New Director of Research Maps Out Innovative Future
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) has a new mindset when it comes to the examination and development of possible geospatial solutions. The new head of research, Ronzelle Green, stepped into his role at NGA in September from being the Atlantic...
Programme revealed for the Main Stage at GEO Business 2024
GEO Business has just announced the Main Stage line-up in the lead up to the tenth anniversary edition of the show, which returns to ExCeL London from 5-6 June. Home to unmissable content delivered by high profile thought leaders working at the forefront...
Descartes Labs Welcomes Keith Masback to Board of Directors
SANTA FE, New Mexico – Descartes Labs announced the appointment of former U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) President and CEO, Keith Masback, to its Board of Directors. As the newly appointed board member he will also serve as an advisor to...
GEOINT 2024: Vibrint to Showcase Latest National Security Innovations in Artificial Intelligence, Cloud, LiFi and Quantum Computing, Booth 2131
ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, Md. — Vibrint, a leading innovator in federal technology solutions, today previewed its plans to demonstrate a selection of groundbreaking national security technology solutions at the U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation’s annual GEOINT...
Programme announced for GEO Business 2024
The free-to-attend expo is designed for geospatial professionals who want to unlock the power of location intelligence. This year’s instalment is set to be the best yet, as GEO Business celebrates its tenth anniversary. ...
Descartes Labs Welcomes Keith Masback to Board of Directors
SANTA FE, New Mexico – Descartes Labs announced the appointment of former U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) President and CEO, Keith Masback, to its Board of Directors. As the newly appointed board member he will also serve as an advisor to Descartes...
On Earth Day and Every Day The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes Encourages Youth to Save the Planet
The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes is a national award that celebrates inspiring, public-spirited young people from across the U.S. and Canada. Established in 2001 by author T. A. Barron, the Barron Prize annually honors 25 outstanding young leaders ages 8 to 18...
AGI Awards for Excellence to be Announced at GEO Business
London, 23 April 2024 – The Association for Geographic Information (AGI), the membership group for organisations and individuals working in the geospatial sector, will present its Awards for Excellence at the UK’s largest geospatial event GEO Business. Working with...
7 things to see at GEO Business
GEO Business, the UK's largest geospatial event, returns to ExCeL London on 5-6 June 2024. GEO Business is a platform for you to connect with the geospatial community and unlock the potential of geospatial innovation. This free-to-attend expo acts as...
Draganfly to Showcase Cutting-Edge Drone Technologies at XPONENTIAL 2024 in San Diego
Draganfly to Speak at Law-Tech Connect™ Panel During AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2024 San Diego, CA.- Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) (CSE: DPRO) (FSE: 3U8A) (“Draganfly” or the “Company”), an award-winning, industry-leading drone solutions and systems developer is pleased to...
