From the ground, the lava lakes on Vanuatu's Ambrym volcano look something like J.R.R. Tolkien's Mount Doom. Roiling pools of lava glow a deep orange, spewing lava and seemingly endless plumes of steam and gas.
ESA CryoSat Satellite Surprises with New Capabilities
The European Space Agency's ice mission gives scientists a closer look at oceans, coastal areas and inland water bodies”and now, even land”reaching above and beyond its original objectives.
Earth Observation Blimp in a Box Debuts
World Surveillance Group introduced a lighter-than-air unmanned aircraft system that can be deployed in minutes and activated with the push of a button.
Satellites Shed Light on Mediterranean Water Plight
The effects of climate change, population growth and economic development in the Mediterranean are posing a threat to the region’s water supply.
Second Turkish EO Satellite Launch Successful
The Turkish government's Earth observation ambitions moved forward on Dec. 19, 2012, with the successful launch of the Gokturk-2 medium-resolution optical satellite.
Intriguing Images of 2012
Tracking an Undesirable Import Dust Dominates Aerosol Arrivals to North America A dust plume arose over Inner Mongolia and began its eastward journey over the Sea of Japan on April 9, 2012. According to a NASA analysis of data from the Terra and Cloud-Aerosol...
The Father Blows off Steam
A plume of white steam and ash extends from the summit crater of Ulawun on the island of New Britain, the largest in the Bismarck Archipelago of Papua New Guinea. Astronauts on the International Space Station observed the action on Nov. 30, 2012, while orbiting above the 7,657-foot stratovolcano.
i-Book Puts Earth at Your Fingertips
The wonders and glory of our planet are just a few clicks away. The European Space Agency's first i-Book underscores the importance of satellites and reveals Earth from a new perspective.
Space Debris: Who's Responsible Now and Later?
Liability in the context of existing space debris already is a significant issue, and debris removal now must be addressed before remediation efforts will come to fruition.
Border Security to Focus on Small Earth Observation Drones
A Market Info Group report forecasts there will be a $3.5-billion global market for small unmanned aircraft systems during the next nine years for border security applications.
