This image is a combination of altimeter data from both the Sentinel-6 sea-level tracking satellites: Sentinel-6B and its twin, Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich, which was launched in 2020.
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS & TRENDS
HydroGNSS Launched to ‘Scout’ for Water
ESA’s first Scout mission, HydroGNSS, launched on Nov. 28, 2025, marking a significant step in advancing global understanding of water availability and the effects of climate change on Earth’s water cycle.
Earth from Space: Branco River, Brazil
The Branco River, or Rio Branco, forms north of the area pictured here, near the city of Boa Vista and flows southwest for 775 kilometers before joining Rio Negro, a major tributary of the Amazon River.
‘Hurricane Hunters’ Capture Image Inside Melissa Eye Wall
A U.S. Air Force Reserve crew from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, known as the “Hurricane Hunters,” flew through Hurricane Melissa on Oct. 27, 2025.
IHO Special Order Standard for Seabed Mapping Accuracy Achieved
Using advanced AUV technology, Terradepth demonstrated that high-specification surveys no longer require costly, high-footprint operations.
BUSINESS
GISCI Welcomes County of Lennox and Addington, CA as the Newest Endorsing Employer
[Des Plaines, IL] – The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) is proud to announce the County of Lennox and Addington as its newest GISCI-designated Endorsing Employer. This designation recognizes organizations committed to professional development and the advancement...
Hexagon signs multilateral agreement to strengthen global access to reliable positioning and geospatial services
Hexagon joins a UN-led global memorandum of understanding to strengthen positioning and geospatial services worldwide. This international collaboration is set to enhance geodetic infrastructure and safeguard GNSS continuity. The MMoU signatories' shared ambition is to...
GeoCue Partners with Almo Pro AV to Bring TrueView LiDAR and LP360 3D Mapping Solutions to the Commercial AV Market
Leading commercial AV distributor to introduce GeoCue’s LIDAR mapping and software solutions to integrators, resellers, and consultants across North America For Release: Monday, December 15, 2025 Huntsville, AL – GeoCue, a leading provider of LiDAR mapping sensors and...
ICEYE and Esri Australia (through Boustead Geospatial) partner to deliver unprecedented hazard intelligence across Australia and Southeast Asia
Partnership brings real-time hazard intelligence to emergency responders, utility and energy organisations HELSINKI - ICEYE, the global leader in persistent monitoring through synthetic aperture radar satellite imaging and hazard data solutions, today announced a...
ESA and GEOSAT Join Forces to Accelerate Space Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Innovation
The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed a Letter of Intent with GEOSAT, marking an important milestone in advancing Europe’s space commercialisation landscape. Through ESA’s Partnership Initiative for Commercialisation (EPIC), this collaboration aims to empower...
e-GEOS and Umbra Team Up to Deliver Innovative Geospatial Intelligence Solutions
e-GEOS, a provider of value-added Earth Observation services across the entire value chain part of the Leonardo Group, and Umbra have signed a multi-year strategic agreement to jointly develop innovative geospatial intelligence solutions for customers worldwide. The...
BAE Systems to advance autonomous space-based surveillance technology for DARPA
FAST Labs organization awarded $16 million contract for DARPA’s Oversight program. The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded BAE Systems’ FAST Labs research, development, and production organization a $16 million Phase 2 contract for the...
Umbra and Italy’s E-GEOS to Co-Develop Geospatial Intelligence Solutions
Umbra and Italian company e-GEOS have signed a multi-year strategic agreement to jointly develop geospatial intelligence solutions with the COSMO-SkyMed satellites and Umbra’s constellation. Both entities operate synthetic aperture radar (SAR)...
Geospatial Market Is Growing at a CAGR of 9.12% During the 2025 – 2035 | Driven By Advancements In Technology
Geospatial Market is expected to grow from USD 105.06 billion in 2024 to USD 274.41 billion by 2035, reflecting a robust CAGR of 9.12% during the forecast period. This accelerating growth is driven by the rising adoption of location-based services, the integration of...
How Fenstermaker Uses TrueView GO to Map Schools for 911 Safety and Response
Fenstermaker, NEI, and Lafayette Parish 911 Partner to Create Digital School Maps that Give First Responders a Head Start When Seconds Count For Release: Monday, December 8, 2026 Huntsville, AL – GeoCue announces the premiere of a new three-part edition of its...
Southeastern Equipment Company Named Newest Trimble Technology Outlet, Serving Customers in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana and Surrounding States
Southeastern Equipment Company to sell and support Trimble grade control, site positioning and correction services for Case, Kobelco and Kubota brands, among others WESTMINSTER, Colo. - Trimble® today announced Southeastern Equipment Company as the...
Pixxel and UP42 Announce Partnership, Bringing Hyperspectral Data to Users Worldwide
Berlin, Germany, Bengaluru, India, and Los Angeles, California: Pixxel, a planetary intelligence company leveraging satellites, systems and software to build a health monitor for the planet, and UP42, the next-generation platform and marketplace for Earth...
Looq AI Expands Global Partner Ecosystem to Advance Ground-Based Reality Capture in Surveying, Engineering, and Utilities
Partnerships Across North America, Europe, and Asia Extend Survey-Grade Reality Capture and Digital Twin Solutions for Infrastructure Professionals San Diego, CA — Looq AI, an innovator in ground-based reality capture for surveying, engineering, and utilities,...
GIS Certification Institute Welcomes InterDev as a New GISCI Endorsing Employer
Des Plaines, IL — The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) is pleased to announce that InterDev, a long-standing technology services firm specializing in information technology, software development, and geospatial services, has been officially designated as a GISCI...
Kongsberg Discovery and MacArtney partner for turnkey ROTV surveying and inspection capability
Kongsberg Discovery and MacArtney Underwater Technology have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) creating a new level of turnkey capability in towed underwater sensing solutions. The agreement will see all Kongsberg Discovery’s innovative systems...
PRODUCTS
Golden Software Makes Major Upgrade to Grapher Scientific Graphing Package with Enhanced Templates for Streamlined Data Exploration
Reimagined Template Experience with Online Library GOLDEN, Colorado, 17 December 2025 – Golden Software, a leading developer of mapping, plotting, and visualization software, has significantly enhanced the Template experience in its Grapher scientific...
Voyant Photonics Introduces Industry’s First Fully Solid-State 4D FMCW LiDAR, Unlocking High Performance Depth Sensing and Velocity to Next-Generation Industrial and Consumer Applications
Helium™ family brings scalable, cost-effective sensing and high-resolution 4D point cloud data to the emerging era of Physical AI New York, NY – December 17, 2025 – Voyant Photonics, the leader in chip-scale frequency-modulated continuous-wave (FMCW) LiDAR,...
New national data from Absolar reveals how next generation remote solar mapping is unlocking hidden clean energy potential across UK rooftops
53 million cups of tea at a time! Multi award-winning clean tech company Absolar has published its first nationwide set of Solar Performance Wrap Reports for its customers, revealing how high precision solar modelling and installation are transforming energy use...
ABAX Launches ABAX Site Operations – Redefining the Real-Time Location System (RTLS) Market
ABAX, one of Europe’s providers of connected mobility and smart operations, announces the launch of ABAX Site Operations, a new real-time tracking solution designed to simplify how businesses monitor assets across sites, warehouses, and yards. The platform provides a...
Kodifly launches SpatialSense platform for project oversight
Kodifly has introduced SpatialSense, a new infrastructure management platform designed to support planning, monitoring and coordination across complex construction projects. The system brings together multi-sensor data – including Lidar, imagery and IoT feeds – into a...
Has ‘Reality Capture’ Evolved from Buzzword to Frictionless Workflow?
For a long time, reality capture processes functioned in isolation. Each step seemed disconnected, characterized by different data capture methods, software, file formats and workflow boundaries. As a result, the term felt more like a buzzword than a cohesive process....
Voyant Photonics expands Carbon™ FMCW LiDAR Platform with new product extension, unlocking chip-scale sensing to new markets
New York, NY – Voyant Photonics, the leader in chip-scale Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) LiDAR technology, today announced new versions of its Carbon™ LiDAR platform, adding 32-line and 64-line variants designed to bring the power of FMCW sensing to even...
New ocean-monitoring satellite completes launch and early operations phase
EUMETSAT’s Mission Control Centre in Darmstadt, Germany, has officially taken control of the Copernicus Sentinel-6B satellite, just days after its launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, USA on 17 November. After separation from the launcher, experts at...
Kodifly launches SpatialSense platform for project oversight
Kodifly has introduced SpatialSense, a new infrastructure management platform designed to support planning, monitoring and coordination across complex construction projects. The system brings together multi-sensor data – including Lidar, imagery and IoT feeds – into a...
Leica Geosystems introduces new robust DISTO™ X1 to its laser distance meter portfolio
Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, has expanded its DISTO™ portfolio with the all-new Leica DISTO™ X1. Designed to withstand the rigours of active interior construction sites, the DISTO™ X1 is a user-friendly and robust model joining the most comprehensive portfolio...
SPH Engineering Expands UAV GPR Portfolio with MALÅ GeoDrone 600 and Zond Aero 600 NG
High-resolution 600 MHz drone-based GPR antennas extend subsurface mapping capabilities for engineering, geology, and utility detection Riga, Latvia — November 25, 2025. SPH Engineering announces the availability of two new ground-penetrating radar systems optimized...
EarthCam Unveils Command Watch24, Elevating Security for Construction Jobsites
Upper Saddle River, NJ – November 19, 2025 – EarthCam, the leading provider of construction camera technology and services, today announced the launch of Command Watch24, an enhanced central station monitoring service designed to strengthen perimeter protection for...
Flir Si2-Series Acoustic Imaging Cameras Now with Integrated GPS for Precise, Location-Based Inspections
Flir, a Teledyne Technologies brand, today announced built-in GPS for its Si2-Series acoustic imaging cameras. The upgrade adds precise location data to predictive maintenance inspections, helping service providers and reliability teams streamline workflows across...
MSSA Unveils Recommendations for Advancing Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) Integration and Interoperability
San Ramon, Calif. — November 19, 2025 — The Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA) is proud to announce the release of its Reference Architecture document, offering strategic recommendations to accelerate the development, deployment, and global integration...
Eagleview Launches an Early Access, Free Imagery API Trial to Power the Next Generation of Geospatial Applications
Rochester, NY – November 19, 2025 - Eagleview, a leader in ultra-high-resolution aerial imagery and geospatial intelligence, today announced a major expansion of its developer ecosystem, introducing early access to a free, limited trial for its Imagery API that gives...
PEOPLE AND EVENTS
NGA Director Confirmed for GEOINT 2026
May 3–6, 2026 | Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center | Aurora, CO USGIF is proud to announce that LTG Michele Bredenkamp, newly confirmed Director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency will deliver keynote remarks on NGA's future priorities for...
Championing Innovation: Looq AI Announces Winners of the “Looq Once Capture Everything” Video Challenge
Looq AI Users Showcase Transformative Speed and Precision in Critical Infrastructure Workflows Ahead of 2026 Looq User Conference San Diego, CA — December 16, 2025 — Looq AI, an innovator in ground-based reality capture for surveying, engineering, and utilities,...
Saxion’s new Associate Degree in Geo Maps & Data responds to talent shortage
In September 2026, Saxion University of Applied Sciences will launch the Netherlands’ first Associate Degree in Geo Maps & Data. This two-year degree, developed in close cooperation with industry partners, offers youngsters a new route into higher education and...
BWSSB’s ‘Jalapatha’ wins National Geospatial Excellence award
BWSSB’s GIS-based platform Jalapatha has won the Geospatial Excellence Award at GeoSmart India-2025. The system digitises Bengaluru’s water and sewerage assets, improving planning and maintenance. Jalapatha will soon expand with advanced analytics and real-time...
Call for speakers now open for GEO Business 2026
The search starts now – entries are open to speak at GEO Business 2026. Visionaries, innovators, and boundary-pushers from across geospatial are invited to take the stage at Excel London, 3-4 June 2026. Over 6,100 professionals and 110+ leading brands will...
GIS Certification Institute Welcomes the Second Cohort of GISP-E Certified Professionals
Des Plaines, IL – [December 11, 2025] – The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) proudly announces the successful completion of the second cohort of 45 new GISP-Es (Emerging GIS Professional). This cohort is another significant step in the evolution of...
Dr. Lilian Pintea of the Jane Goodall Institute to Deliver Keynote at Geo Week 2026
“Mapping Technologies Accelerating Conservation” Spotlights How Geospatial Tools Drive Real-World Impact Denver, CO – December 11, 2025 — Geo Week announced that Dr. Lilian Pintea, Vice President of Conservation Science at the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI), will...
Terran Orbital Announces Cheryl Paquete as Chief Financial Officer
Irvine, Calif., November 25, 2025 — Terran Orbital Corporation is pleased to announce that Cheryl Paquete has joined the company full-time as Chief Financial Officer, transitioning from her previous temporary role into a permanent leadership position. Cheryl brings...
Trimble Announces 2025 Construction Innovation Award Winners
Eleven Contractors Recognized for Use of Trimble Technology for Architecture, Engineering and Construction LAS VEGAS, Nov. 12, 2025 — Trimble® today announced winners of the annual Trimble Construction Innovation Awards, recognizing exceptional use of Trimble...
Trimble Highlights AI Strategy and Innovation at Dimensions User Conference
New Agentic AI Platform and AI Capabilities Help Customers Break Down Data Silos to Unlock Productivity — A Force Multiplier in Solving Real World Customer Problems at Scale LAS VEGAS, Nov. 10, 2025 - Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB) today gave attendees of its annual...
American Association of Geographers (AAG) Appoints Dr. Robert Stewart to the GISCI Board of Directors
Des Plaines, IL (November 10, 2025) The GIS Certification Institute is pleased to welcome Dr. Robert Stewart to the GISCI Board of Directors. Dr. Stewart serves as Section Head for Human Dynamics within the Geospatial Science and Human Security Division at Oak Ridge...
NEURA Robotics, Wandercraft Among Winners of the Humanoid Robotics Industry Awards 2025
Humanoid Robotics Technology is proud to announce the winners of the Humanoid Robotics Industry Awards 2025, recognising the remarkable contributions of individuals, organisations, and technologies advancing the humanoid robotics industry. The 2025 Awards are in...
Burkhard Boeckem, CTO of Hexagon, to Deliver Keynote at Geo Week 2026
Presentation on precision and intelligence to explore the next era of geospatial innovation Portland, Maine – USA, November 4, 2025 – Organizers of Geo Week, the premier conference and trade show for geospatial and mapping professionals, have announced that Burkhard...
150+ Organisations Unite Behind Commercial UAV Forum 2026
Amsterdam, Netherlands – Commercial UAV Forum, Europe’s newest destination for industrial-focused drone innovation, has announced that more than 150 organisations from across the globe have pledged their support for the inaugural 2026 event, taking place 22–23 April...
Esri’s Keith Ryden Honored with Prestigious Award from Open Geospatial Consortium
REDLANDS, California–October 31, 2025—At the 133rd Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) member meeting, the OGC recognized Keith Ryden, director of software development—operations and standards at Esri, with the Kenneth D. Gardels Award. Each year, the award is presented...
