A NASA EO-1 satellite image reveals that when the Chao Phraya River spilled its banks in October, Thailand's historic city Ayutthaya wasn't spared.
European Turmoil Threatens Earth Observation Budgets
Those responsible for setting and financing European space programs are trying to hash out space funding priorities against a backdrop of tremendous financial turmoil.
Stubborn Chile Volcano Rumbles On
Nearly five months after its first eruption, these satellite images reveal that Chile's Puyehue-Cordón Caulle volcano continued to erupt in late October. Do you know what tephra and lahars are?
Do You Have What It Takes to Fly a Drone?
A New Mexico State University professor is studying unmanned aircraft system (UAS) pilot performance and behavior, with the aim of creating guidelines for commercial UAS flights.
Icy Nor'easter Buries Northeastern States
As if Hurricane Irene wasn't enough, Mother Nature dealt the U.S. Northeast another blow in late October, dumping as much as 32 inches of wet, unseasonable snow, leaving millions without power.
New Portable UAS Available for Public Safety
Small enough to fit in the trunk of a car, AeroVironment's new Qube unmanned aircraft system can be unpacked, assembled and ready for flight in less than five minutes.
NASA Earth Observation Satellites Hacked by China?
NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey confirmed possible attempts to use radio frequency signals to tamper with two on-orbit civilian Earth observation spacecraft.
ESA Begins Testing Its First Satellite Constellation
The European Space Agency's Swarm satellites, which will unravel the complexities of Earth's magnetic shield, are being put through their paces to ensure they will withstand the rigors of space.
Brazil Hopes Drones Will Help Nab Environmental Crooks
Armed with new unmanned aircraft, Brazilian authorities are sending them out over the wilderness to hunt for poachers and illegal mining and logging.
Human Impact on Earth Portrayed with Imagery
Canadian anthropologist Felix Pharand has created a series of visualizations mapping the presence of technology onto a selection of satellite images of Earth.