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Phase One Introduces PAS Pana at InterGeo 2023: The Most Effective Wide Area Camera for Aerial Mapping

GISuser — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 14:29:10 +0000

COPENHAGEN, October 10th, 2023 – Phase One, a pioneer in medium- and large-format digital cameras and imaging systems introduces its latest innovation, PAS Pana. Unveiled at the prestigious InterGeo event, the PAS Pana revolutionizes country-wide area mapping providing unmatched performance and precision. “With its large swath of 48,800 pixels you can now capture a maximum area in minimal time. Data collection has never been more efficient. We are extremely proud […]

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Space Flight Laboratory (SFL) Announces Performance Milestone for GHGSat Greenhouse Gas Monitoring Microsatellites

GISuser — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 17:24:57 +0000

TORONTO, Ontario, Canada, 6 September 2023 – Space Flight Laboratory (SFL) is pleased to announce the SFL-built GHGSat greenhouse gas monitoring microsatellites have achieved sustained detection and measurement of methane emissions at double the design capacity of the satellites. Under contract to GHGSat, SFL developed all nine operational 15-kilogram GHGSat spacecraft on its low-cost, high-performance NEMO microsatellite […]

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UP42 and ImageSat International (ISI) Partner to Unlock Critical Applications of Geospatial Data

GISuser — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 21:45:54 +0000

From disaster response to environmental monitoring, operators in essential sectors will have direct access to high-resolution optical imagery. BERLIN, September 5, 2023 – UP42, a leading geospatial developer platform and marketplace, is teaming up with ImageSat International (TASE:ISI), a world leader in space-based intelligence solutions, to offer operators in essential sectors worldwide direct access to ISI’s EROS NG™ satellite constellation, providing […]

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Capturing Glastonbury Festival – Aerial Image Capture using Phase One Technology

GISuser — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 04:28:02 +0000

Producing an aerial imagery orthophoto of the 2023 Glastonbury Festival relied on provision of cost effective and environmentally friendly aircraft and camera solution to deliver a photogrammetric solution that successfully navigated aerial imaging options. Glastonbury Festival is the largest greenfield music and performing arts festival in the world, famous for its multiple days of music, […]

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CNIG Digitally Reconstructs La Palma Island Landscape after a Devastating Volcanic Eruption

GISuser — Thu, 18 May 2023 15:07:52 +0000

ContextCapture Optimizes Data Processing and Integration, Delivering a Digital Twin to Plan New Infrastructure and Safeguard Citizens CNIG was tasked with obtaining a digital realistic landscape of the island following changes caused by the Cumbre Vieja volcano on La Palma. Image courtesy of Spanish National Center for Geographic Information. A Milestone Eruption in the Canary […]

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Space Flight Laboratory (SFL) Announces Launch of Nine Satellites Supporting Four Microspace Mission

GISuser — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 19:41:13 +0000

TORONTO, Ontario, Canada, 15 April 2023 – Space Flight Laboratory (SFL), a developer of complete microspace missions, today announced the launch and successful deployment of nine satellites at 06:48 am UTC on 15 April 2023 (11:48 pm PDT, 14 April 2023). Launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, the SpaceX Transporter-7 ride-sharing mission carried SFL-designed […]

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UP42 and Vexcel Team Up to Expand Aerial Imagery and Geospatial Data Portfolio on the Marketplace

GISuser — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 14:15:45 +0000

High-resolution and Accuracy in 30+ Countries for Utility, AEC, Energy, Insurance, and Telecoms Applications BERLIN, March 28, 2023 – UP42, the geospatial developer platform and marketplace, has significantly expanded its aerial imagery and elevation data portfolio through a partnership with Vexcel–a 30-year industry leader in the photogrammetric and remote sensing space. The Vexcel Data Program delivers geospatial […]

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Maxar Technologies To Be Acquired by Advent International for $6.4 Billion

GISuser — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 14:36:33 +0000

Transaction will support Maxar to accelerate investment in and development of the Company’s next-generation satellite technologies and data insights for its customers WESTMINSTER, Colo. & BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Maxar Technologies (NYSE:MAXR) (TSX:MAXR) (“Maxar” or the “Company”), provider of comprehensive space solutions and secure, precise, geospatial intelligence, today announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by Advent International (“Advent”), […]

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NASA’s Artemis I Cameras to Offer New Views of Orion, Earth, Moon

GISuser — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 19:35:20 +0000

During Artemis I, NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket will send the agency’s Orion spacecraft on a trek 40,000 miles beyond the Moon before returning to Earth. To capture the journey, the rocket and spacecraft are equipped with cameras that will collect valuable engineering data and share a unique perspective of humanity’s return to the Moon. […]

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ESA and GAF AG continue offering free-of-charge access to DSMs, high-resolution and medium-resolution data via the Third Party Mission Scheme

GISuser — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 14:17:53 +0000

Munich/Neustrelitz, Germany, XX October 2022: ESA and GAF AG will continue to provide free-of-charge access to Digital Surface Models (DSMs), high-resolution (HR) and medium-resolution (MR) data for scientific users. In September 2022 they extended their agreement under ESA’s Third-Party Missions (TPM) Programme regarding the provision of IRS data and DSMs until the end of 2024 […]

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