Scientists studying Antarctica have gained new insights into how the world’s biggest ice sheet is reacting to warming sea temperatures.
Matching Giant Tortoises to Galápagos Landscape
For the first time in more than 150 years, giant tortoises are returning to the wild on Floreana Island in the Galápagos—guided by NASA satellite data that helps scientists discover where the animals can find food, water and nesting habitat.
Milano Cortina 2026
With events spread across more than 22,000 square kilometers (8,500 square miles) and eight cities or towns in northern Italy, these are the most geographically dispersed Olympic Games in history.
Smoke Plumes from Chile Wildfires
This image, captured by Copernicus Sentinel-3 on Jan. 18, 2026, shows clouds of smoke from wildfires on the coast of Chile.
Snow-Covered Amsterdam
This image, captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission on Jan. 6, 2026, shows Amsterdam in the Netherlands blanketed in snow.
First Image from Sentinel-6B Extends Sea-Level Legacy
This image is a combination of altimeter data from both the Sentinel-6 sea-level tracking satellites: Sentinel-6B and its twin, Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich, which was launched in 2020.
HydroGNSS Launched to ‘Scout’ for Water
ESA’s first Scout mission, HydroGNSS, launched on Nov. 28, 2025, marking a significant step in advancing global understanding of water availability and the effects of climate change on Earth’s water cycle.
Earth from Space: Branco River, Brazil
The Branco River, or Rio Branco, forms north of the area pictured here, near the city of Boa Vista and flows southwest for 775 kilometers before joining Rio Negro, a major tributary of the Amazon River.
‘Hurricane Hunters’ Capture Image Inside Melissa Eye Wall
A U.S. Air Force Reserve crew from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, known as the “Hurricane Hunters,” flew through Hurricane Melissa on Oct. 27, 2025.
IHO Special Order Standard for Seabed Mapping Accuracy Achieved
Using advanced AUV technology, Terradepth demonstrated that high-specification surveys no longer require costly, high-footprint operations.
