Captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission on June 17, 2026, this image highlights Great Bear Lake in Canada’s Northwest Territories, the largest lake entirely within Canada and one of the world’s largest freshwater lakes.
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS & TRENDS
Europe Heat Wave Grips Continent
Large portions of Europe experienced another intense early summer heat wave as temperatures climbed well above seasonal averages across southern and western regions.
Tessera AI Model Offers Accessible Way to View Earth
The European Space Agency (ESA) introduced Tessera, a new artificial intelligence (AI) model designed to make Earth-observation imagery more accessible to scientists, policymakers and non-specialist users. The system applies advanced machine-learning techniques to...
Gravity Waves From Super Typhoon Sinlaku
A nighttime satellite image has revealed atmospheric gravity waves generated by Super Typhoon Sinlaku as it moved across the western Pacific Ocean. The image captures rippling patterns spreading through the upper atmosphere, offering a striking example of how powerful...
Greenland’s Changing Ice
Greenland is the world's largest island, and about 80 percent of its surface is covered by the Greenland Ice Sheet, the second largest ice mass on Earth after the Antarctic Ice Sheet. This image combines three acquisitions taken by Sentinel-1’s radar over the...
BUSINESS
Saint Louis University relaunches geospatial initiative with mission to become national leader
ST. LOUIS — Saint Louis University has relaunched its geospatial initiative with a bold mission to become a national leader in geospatial science and technology. That’s according to Vasit Sagan, Ph.D., professor of geospatial science and computer science, who will...
Heathrow rolls out real-time geospatial platform to enhance operations
Heathrow Airport has launched Heathrow Explorer, a new mapping and data platform designed to modernize workflows and strengthen operations at Europe’s busiest airport. The system is a core component of Heathrow’s digital transformation strategy, providing a...
Benin and Nigeria catch smugglers in first-of-its-kind geospatial intelligence-led Customs operation
The World Customs Organization (WCO), through the WCO–JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) Joint Project and in partnership with the Customs administrations of Benin and Nigeria, has successfully concluded Operation GEOCONTROL, the first-ever WCO-led...
Mapex AI Accelerates Global Growth in Geospatial Intelligence through Strategic Government Projects and International Partnerships
NOIDA, India, July 27, 2026 - Mapex AI Private Limited, a leading geospatial technology company, continues to strengthen its global presence by delivering innovative, enterprise-grade geospatial solutions that transform complex spatial data into actionable...
Quantam Systems selected for Japan counter-UAS Proof-of-Concept program
Quantum Systems has been selected by Japan's Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) to participate in the country's Counter-UAS Proof-of-Concept Program, the company announced. The initiative is part of ATLA's Early Acquisition Program, which is...
Topcon and GreenValley join forces to advance Lidar and spatial intelligence
A strategic agreement between Topcon Positioning Systems and GreenValley International will drive next-generation technologies across surveying, mapping, construction, forestry and other spatial intelligence applications. The partnership is set to deliver integrated...
NGA Selects Esri for Geospatial Technology Contract
NGA Will Make ArcGIS Platform Accessible to the Entire Organization around the World Redlands, California—Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, today announced that the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) has signed a multiyear technology...
SLU Launches Next-Generation Geospatial Center to Power Innovation in St. Louis and Beyond
ST. LOUIS (July 21, 2026) — Saint Louis University has launched a new center focused on advancing geospatial research, fostering collaboration and developing solutions that benefit communities here at home and around the world. Housed in SLU’s School of Science and...
Fugro signed contract for Greater Sunrise and Bayu Undan pipeline survey programme in Timor-Leste
The survey programme will support the planning and development of critical offshore energy infrastructure associated with the Greater Sunrise and Bayu Undan developments, two strategically important projects that underpin Timor-Leste's future energy ambitions. ...
Metaspectral Partners with Planet to Deliver Trusted Spectral Intelligence from Tanager Hyperspectral Data
Vancouver, B.C. — July 15, 2026 — Metaspectral announced its partnership with Planet Labs PBC, a leading provider of daily data and insights about change on Earth, to deliver trusted, evidence-based spectral intelligence from Planet Tanager™...
Overture Maps Foundation Reaches 50 Members as Industry Converges on Open Data to Ground AI
Members spanning technology, public sector, academia and non-profits standardize on open spatial data and unique IDs via GERS Summary Overture's membership has nearly doubled since 2024, with new additions spanning tech, government, academia, and non-profits...
Southeast Asia’s space economy set for $100bn lift-off
Southeast Asia’s space industry is undergoing a “revolutionary transformation”, as space endeavours shift from conquering the cosmos to making life better on Earth in a move that could bring massive economic benefits to the region. That was the key message delivered...
TomTom and Transit Technologies partner to deliver enhanced fleet and logistics operations
TomTom (TOM2), the specialist in mapping and location technology, and Transit Technologies, a provider of software solutions powering mobility systems, announced a strategic partnership integrating TomTom Orbis Maps and Live Traffic into Transit Technologies’ fleet...
ArkEdge Space Establishes Shinkiba Lab to Manufacture Lunar Navigation Demonstration Satellites
New facility marks the start of manufacturing for a 100 kg-class demonstration satellite under JAXA’s Space Strategy Fund. ArkEdge Space, a Tokyo-based space start-up delivering micro-satellite constellations from design to operations, announced the establishment of...
Uzbekistan plans national navigation system as part of broader digital transformation
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has reviewed a package of proposals aimed at accelerating Uzbekistan's digital transformation, including the creation of a national navigation system, the launch of a unified digital platform for public administration, and new measures to...
PRODUCTS
Honeywell introduces compact navigation system for uncrewed aerial systems
PHOENIX - Honeywell Aerospace in Phoenix has introduced Kestrel, a compact embedded GPS/inertial navigation system (EGI) designed to provide positioning and navigation capabilities for uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) operating in environments where...
City of Windsor Achieves Asset Management Goals with Pragmatic GIS Innovation
Municipality modernizes asset management, improves data quality and enables smarter decision-making by leveraging VertiGIS Studio Denver, US. 27th July 2026 – VertiGIS, a global leader in geospatial...
SkyFi Launches MCP to Connect Satellite Imagery and Geospatial Analytics to ChatGPT, Claude, and AI Agents
Users can search imagery archives, task new satellite captures, and run geospatial analytics in plain language using the AI tools that they already use. AUSTIN, TX – SkyFi, an AI-first Earth Intelligence Platform, today announced the launch of the SkyFi Model Context...
Netpipe launches standalone GNSS surveyor with RTK and offline AI
Netpipe’s 3tag, a standalone handheld GNSS surveying solution, has been designed and engineered in Germany to put survey-grade accuracy in the hands of every construction and landscaping site team. Accurate survey data on modern construction sites too often arrives...
New AI capability aims to fill the evidence gap between inspections
KaarbonTech has introduced SMART Shot AI, an AI-supported monitoring tool designed to give local authorities continuous visibility into the condition of critical highways and drainage assets, filling the gaps left by routine inspection cycles. Scheduled inspections...
Lockheed Martin unveils MORFIUS X-Rotor to fry drones with high-power microwaves
The ground-launched system can neutralize more than 50 drones with its high-powered microwave burst- making it ideal to counter drone swarms without any collateral damage Lockheed Martin has unveiled its MORFIUS X-Rotor system, an airborne high-power microwave (HPM)...
Silicon Sensing’s latest gyro extends performance in extreme-shock environments
Silicon Sensing has launched its latest gyro, delivering unmatched reliability in harsh environments. The CRG21 is Silicon Sensing’s latest compact micro electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) gyroscope. This closed-loop, single-axis rate sensor is a direct replacement for...
The Integrated and Flexible Approach to Large-Scale Metrology
How Integrating Laser Trackers and Modular Arms Creates a “Unified Nervous System” for Complex Alignment and Calibration By Mark Shotwell, Senior Field Applications Engineer, FARO CREAFORM When an aerospace engineer oversees the assembly of a 30-meter fuselage,...
Trimble Launches New Financial Management System for Small-business Contractors
Trimble Financials, a simplified accounting and job costing solution, now available as standalone subscription or within software packs for MEP, civil and general contractors WESTMINSTER, Colo., July 20, 2026 — Trimble today announced the availability of Trimble...
Esri to Debut the Power of Where Collection at 2026 Esri User Conference
New Titles Expand on Landmark Work to Showcase How GIS Drives Better Decisions Across Water and Land Management Esri will debut the Power of Where Collection at the 2026 Esri User Conference. The collection builds on the 2024 book The Power of Where by Jack...
Esri Helps Bring Up-to-Date Road Closure Information to Google Maps and Waze
ArcGIS Users Can Provide Road Closure Data to Additional Consumer Apps to Help Improve Travel for Motorists Esri has expanded its Community Maps Program, enabling ArcGIS users to share real-time road closures directly with Google Maps and Waze. More than 100...
Esri Introduces ArcGIS for ServiceNow, Bringing Location Intelligence into Everyday Enterprise Workflows
New Integration Connects Platforms, Enabling Real-Time Mapping Directly Within Existing Systems Esri is launching ArcGIS for ServiceNow, an integration that connects ServiceNow, the AI control tower for business reinvention, with ArcGIS, bringing location intelligence...
HERE GIS Data Suite available as a service for instant access to foundational data
GIS data as a service reduces the cost and complexity of managing GIS infrastructure Esri users connect directly to continuously updated data within ArcGIS environments, freeing up time for analysis and decision making HERE Technologies, the world’s leading mapping...
Esri Introduces ArcGIS Velocity for ArcGIS Enterprise to Power Real-Time GIS Operations
ArcGIS Velocity Brings Real-Time Data Ingestion, Analysis, and Automated Alerting to ArcGIS Enterprise Deployments Esri announces that ArcGIS Velocity is now available for ArcGIS Enterprise, enabling real-time data analytics and automated actions in self-hosted...
Nearmap to Provide Imagery for ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World
Exclusive agreement expands access to Nearmap aerial imagery through the world's leading geospatial platform SALT LAKE CITY - Nearmap, the global property intelligence company providing organizations with a complete, current view of the built environment, today...
PEOPLE AND EVENTS
Africa-EU Space Cooperation: e-GEOS leads training activities for the African Space Agency
AESPP strengthens collaboration between the European Union and Africa in space technologies, services and applications, helping expand the use of space-based solutions to address development priorities across the continent. e-GEOS, a company owned by the Italian Space...
Alex Lane appointed new Business Area President for Sweco UK
Alex Lane takes up the position as new Business Area President for Sweco UK and becomes a member of Sweco Group’s Executive team, effective 1 October 2026. Alex Lane has extensive experience from the professional service sector operating and leading complex,...
Benin and Nigeria catch smugglers in first-of-its-kind geospatial intelligence-led Customs operation
The World Customs Organization (WCO), through the WCO–JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) Joint Project and in partnership with the Customs administrations of Benin and Nigeria, has successfully concluded Operation GEOCONTROL, the first-ever WCO-led...
Maptitude Named a Best GIS and Mapping Software Tool of 2026 in G2 Buyer’s Guide, Recognized as Best for Territory Mapping and Demographic Analysis
Recognition highlights Maptitude for territory mapping, demographic analysis, and the highest geocoding and likelihood-to-recommend scores in the guide, based on verified G2 user reviews NEWTON, MA (USA) - Maptitude has been named one of the six best GIS...
MatrixSpace’s Matt Kling joins SIA drone security subcommittee
MatrixSpace announced that Matt Kling, vice president and general manager of AI Systems, has joined the Security Industry Association's (SIA) Drone Security Subcommittee, bringing the company's expertise in AI-powered counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) to one...
Prologis Names Travis Harvey Global Head of Development, Sheila Sutton Takes Helm as Head of Development Management in U.S. East Region
Prologis today announced the promotion of Travis Harvey to Global Head of Development, where he will lead Prologis’ global development and construction platform across the Americas, Asia and Europe. Harvey brings more than 20 years of industry experience to the...
OC2026 China Concludes Successfully: Two Days of In-depth Industry Dialogues Reconnect Global Offshore Equipment Supply Chain
28th Offshore China (Shenzhen) Convention 2026 (OC2026) was held in Shenzhen on June 16–17, themed Venture Deep Seas, Drive Industrial Upgrade: Accelerate High-Quality Offshore Energy & Equipment Development, with a parallel core agenda Foster Win-Win...
Overture Maps Foundation Reaches 50 Members as Industry Converges on Open Data to Ground AI
Members spanning technology, public sector, academia and non-profits standardize on open spatial data and unique IDs via GERS. Overture Maps Foundation, a collaborative effort to build a foundational base layer of map data to facilitate data exchange, announced it has...
Commercial UAV Expo Announces Second Keynote: Two Skies, One Conversation
FAA and EASA leaders take the stage together on the final day of Commercial UAV Expo 2026 for a candid comparison of transatlantic BVLOS regulation. Las Vegas, NV, USA — July 16, 2026 — Commercial UAV Expo, the world’s leading commercial drone trade show and...
Esri to Debut the Power of Where Collection at 2026 Esri User Conference
New Titles Expand on Landmark Work to Showcase How GIS Drives Better Decisions Across Water and Land Management Esri will debut the Power of Where Collection at the 2026 Esri User Conference. The collection builds on the 2024 book The Power of Where by Jack...
Palakkad Celebrates as NASA Astronaut Anil Menon Set for First Space Mission
Thiruvananthapuram, July 13, 2026: Kerala’s Palakkad district is set to achieve a rare distinction as NASA astronaut of Indian origin Dr Anil Menon prepares to launch to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard Russia’s Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft on July 15. With...
TRC EXPANDS GEOSPATIAL PRACTICE WITH NEW LEADERSHIP
Three Appointments Deepen TRC’s Enterprise GIS and Digital Transformation Expertise WINDSOR, Conn. – July 7, 2026 – TRC Companies, Inc. (TRC), a global professional services firm and member of WSP providing integrated strategy, consulting, engineering and...
U.S. Army, FBI expand counter-drone training ahead of 2026 World Cup
The U.S. Army's Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF-401) is expanding its partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigation to strengthen counter-drone training for state and local law enforcement ahead of major public events, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup....
Commercial UAV Expo Debuts DRONERESPONDERS Program Management Course, Unveils Public Safety Summit Program
New two-day program manager training joins the Public Safety Summit’s agenda spanning Drone as First Responder, fire service, crash-scene applications, and shared-airspace operations, plus a two-part session on counter-UAS lessons from the 2026 FIFA World Cup Las...
GISCI Welcomes Jeremy Mennis Back as the new University Consortium for Geographic Information Science (UCGIS) Representative
The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) is pleased to announce that Jeremy Mennis, PhD, GISP®, has been selected by UCGIS to serve on the GISCI Board of Directors. Mennis, a professor and the department chair in the Department of Geography, Environment and Urban...
