SpaceNews
Two Space Companies Plan to Squeeze Earth Observations Out of 150 Kilometers Up
Two space companies are teaming up to fly a satellite so low it'll practically be skimming the treetops - if there were trees at 150 kilometers altitude.
2026-05-29
SpaceNews
NASA
NASA's Landsat Science Team Holds First In-Person Meeting, Realizes Zoom Was Actually Fine
NASA's Landsat Science Team meets in person for the first time, discusses clouds, volcanoes, and why 18-day satellite cycles are bad for algae. Earth observation continues apace.
2026-05-27
NASA
NASA Wants to Teach You How to Use Its Satellite Data Tool, Because Apparently You've Been Doing It Wrong
NASA teaches you how to use its satellite data tool in a webinar, because apparently staring at the sky and guessing isn't working.
2026-05-11
NASA
NASA, ESA, and USGS Release Guidelines for Staring at Earth From Space, But Like, Properly
NASA, ESA, and USGS release a 47-page document on how to properly assess satellite photos, because even space needs quality control.
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