Many academic institutions are eager to cash in on the booming market for unmanned aircraft system (UAS) operators expected to develop when UASs become legal to fly in U.S. airspace.
Cryosat Measures European Storm Surge
The European Space Agency's CryoSat satellite measured the storm surge from the recent North Sea storms, as high waters passed through the Kattegat Sea between Denmark and Sweden.
Ohio Conducts Airspace Study to Fly Unmanned Aircraft Systems
A study set to be completed early next year will lead to developing a unique national capability in Ohio for flying unmanned aircraft systems.
Earth's Gravity Scarred by Earthquake
The European Space Agency's GOCE satellite has revealed that the devastating 2011 Japanese earthquake left its mark in Earth's gravity”another example of the extraordinary mission surpassing its original scope.
China Hit by Severe Smog”Again
China suffered another severe bout of air pollution in December 2013. Thick haze stretched from Beijing to Shanghai, a distance of about 1,200 kilometers (750 miles).
Proba-V Data Ready to Use
Less than seven months after launch, the European Space Agency's Proba-V Earth-watcher satellite is ready to provide global vegetation data for operational and scientific use.
28 Doves Heading into Space
Planet Labs is preparing to launch a fleet of 28 miniature satellites dubbed Flock 1, the world's largest constellation of Earth observation satellites.
Satellites Help Map the World's Largest Coral Reef
Scientists used satellite imagery to create a set of high-resolution 3-D maps of the entire Great Barrier Reef, a critical step toward identifying, managing and protecting the giant ecosystem.
Unmanned Aircraft Face a Bright Future in Agriculture
Interest is growing rapidly in the use of unmanned aircraft systems for precision agriculture, which potentially could become the largest application for this developing technology.
ESA Swarm Constellation Safely in Orbit
The European Space Agency's three-satellite Swarm constellation was lofted into a near-polar orbit on Nov. 22, 2013, from which it will monitor Earth's magnetic field for the next four years.
