At least 23 people died and thousands of homes were destroyed in February when Tropical Cyclone Giovanna slammed into eastern Madagascar packing heavy rain and winds of 125 knots.
Civil Unmanned Aircraft Will Sap Bandwidth
As the eyes-in-the-sky scenario outlined by the U.S. Pentagon makes its way toward civil use, unmanned aircraft could gobble up a disproportionate chunk of bandwidth.
Counting Penguins from Space
Polar researchers increasingly use high-resolution satellite imagery to find, count, and assess the population health of penguin and seal colonies around the Antarctic.
Venice to Host Radar Altimetry Symposium
In a city where sea level is of critical significance, a scientific conference on the Earth observing satellite radar that records sea-surface height will be held in September.
Drones Keep an Eye on Australia's Beaches
A remote-controlled helicopter nicknamed the “scientific predator is documenting tons of litter left or washed up on Australia's beaches, helping scientists calculate the impact on marine life.
ESA's Swarm Constellation Ready to Head North
Three satellites comprising the European Space Agency's Swarm mission were presented to the media on Feb. 17 in Germany. They'll soon be packed up and shipped to Russia for a July launch.
USGS Extends Hold on Landsat 5 Operations
Landsat 5 Earth imaging operations have been suspended for an additional 90 days while the U.S. Geological Survey continues to investigate options for resuming service.
First Light Taken by NPP's CERES Instrument
The newest version of the Clouds and Earth’s Radiant Energy System (CERES) instrument, flying onboard the Suomi NPP satellite, is capturing imagery.
Irate Pigeon Hunters Shoot Down Observation Drone
The unmanned aerial system (UAS) owned by an animal rights group was downed seconds after it was launched to video record a pigeon slaughter in South Carolina.
Kids Learn About Spies in the Sky
The U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation gave kids an inside look at Earth observation satellites and geospatial intelligence at the International Spy Museum's Spy Fest.
