#earth observation

NASA has released the final RFP for the five-year, $425 million HBG II small-business contract recompete. The vehicle will fund sensor development, numerical modeling, and satellite data processing at Goddard Space Flight Center, with applications spanning climate science and strategic defense modeling.

NASA data maps the August 2026 total solar eclipse across Arctic Russia, Greenland, Iceland, and Spain. The path intersects key operational corridors, driving critical defense focus on ionospheric signal disruption, satellite sensor calibration, and space domain awareness.

NASA and NOAA have unveiled their Hyperwall schedule for IGARSS 2026, showcasing strategic investments in real-time multisensor platforms, Earth observation data integration, and critical mineral mapping. These advancements carry direct operational implications for defense spatial awareness, critical infrastructure resilience, and resource security.

High-resolution satellite imagery of Guinea-Bissau’s Bijagós Archipelago underscores the operational necessity of persistent, space-based Earth observation for dynamic littoral navigation, maritime domain awareness, and military operational planning.