According to Statement from NASA, for the first time since November 2023, NASA’s Voyager 1 spacecraft has started transmitting useful data back to Earth about the status and functionality of its onboard systems. Fixing the Computer Glitch Voyager 1, currently the most distant human-made object in existence had stopped transmitting meaningful science and engineering data on November 14, 2023. Even though the spacecraft literally was receiving instructions and operating as expected, the data it sent back was unreadable. The problem was diagnosed as malfunction in the flight data subsystem (FDS ..read more

In conversation with Timothy Owens, senior research lead responsible for the global technology and telecoms markets, Statista on global challenges the world faces and how technologies are aiding it. What role can geospatial and emerging technologies such as AI, ML, and IoT play in shaping more resilient and dynamic economies? Building resilient and dynamic economies demands recognizing the transformative potential of geospatial technologies. Geographic Information Systems and remote sensing are shaping strong economies by empowering data-driven decision-making. By layering data on resources, i ..read more

Geospatial data, geospatial insights, geospatial intelligence and the power of visualization is increasingly more critical today in an interconnected world where we see disruptions, fast transformations, the bid for Change and the race to manage things and the contest to stay ahead of the curve be it in Innovation, social change or be it in driving social impact. The live session was on “Unlocking the Power of Geospatial for a Better Tomorrow“, which was moderated by Aditya Chaturvedi, Deputy Executive Editor, Geospatial World and the esteemed panellists included Miriam Olivares, GISP, GIS L ..read more

Geospatial industry is growing at an amazing speed and this growth is driven by the value impact with which this profession brings to each one of us in our lives and that has got lot of momentum especially during Covid times. Political recognition, legal recognition and economic recognition of geospatial industry has been established. While this industry is growing and maturing with a lot of commercial and economic opportunities, at the same time it is grappling with various challenges which we are grappling with. Challenges in terms of setting the models of governance, ethics, security and ..read more

Space is exciting, so is its complex geopolitical and economic scenario. It is defining the next-generations way of living, we live in digital age, which is powered by space age. Since digital and space are becoming a commodity it is going to influence and impact every citizen around the world, both in good and bad ways. To make that happen good we need to bring upon a lot of debate and policies about how to regulate, monitor and grow this sector. The live session was moderated by Sanjay Kumar, Founder and CEO, Geospatial World and the esteemed panelists were Dr. Scott Pace, Director, Space ..read more

SC Solutions announced a collaboration with CERTIS/QIMA, a globally recognized leader in testing, inspection, certification, and compliance solutions. The collaboration marks a milestone towards making environmental monitoring and carbon farming more effective and accessible. Accurately measuring and verifying carbon sequestration is essential for ensuring the effectiveness and credibility of carbon farming projects. Monitoring biomass over time can be complex and costly, requiring reliable measurement techniques and data collection methods. SC Solutions is dedicated to leveraging cutting-edge ..read more

Siemens and Mercedes-Benz have collaboratively developed a Digital Energy Twin to facilitate the future of sustainable factory planning in the automotive industry. Designed to support the ambition to run all fully owned production sites of the automaker worldwide on 100 per cent renewable energies by 2039, the innovative Digital Energy Twin enhances, simplifies and speeds the early phase factory energy planning process for both brownfield and greenfield sites, reducing planning time significantly. The collaboration combines the decarbonization and energy twin domain know-how of Siemens with th ..read more

Hitachi Vantara announced its inaugural Sustainability Report, showcasing the company’s commitment to making sustainability a key foundation of its market-leading data infrastructure portfolio and demonstrating its ongoing dedication to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. The report outlines the company’s past and present initiatives, as well as, the steps it is taking towards future sustainability innovation and operational excellence, underscoring Hitachi Vantara’s commitment to driving positive change. In line with emerging and global ESG trends, the Sustainability Repor ..read more

Draganfly announces a collaboration with communication experts Doodle Labs, and control systems specialists UXV Technologies. This collaborative effort is set to redefine operational capabilities for law enforcement, first responders, and military specialists. The collaboration combines Draganfly’s Commander 3XL UAV, Doodle Labs’ Helix Mesh Rider Radio, and UXV Technologies Soldier Robotic Controller (SRoC) ground control station (GCS), together offering a secure, robust, and ruggedized solution for demanding missions. Integrating these advanced technologies delivers an adaptable platform ..read more

GreenData4All’s plans to update rules for environmental spatial data are an opportunity to better govern and access geospatial information within the European Union (EU), says EuroGeographics. The not-for-profit association for Europe’s National Mapping, Cadastral and Land Registration Authorities (NMCAs) welcomed modernization of INSPIRE Directive rules but warned that removing location data from its scope risks having little or no governance in the geospatial sector. It added that the GreenData4All initiative should include a separate chapter for geospatial data and its role in the Green Dea ..read more