Earth Observation
Watch Satellite Data In Action
Ever wonder about all the different data that satellites are collecting as they orbit Earth? This video is a sample…
LCROSS Sees Life on Earth
[/caption] The LCROSS spacecraft took a look back at Earth, and guess what it saw? Evidence of intelligence? Not so…
Declassified Ice Loss Images
[/caption] Last week the US government released more than a thousand intelligence images of Arctic ice that have been used…
The Grand Canyon From Space
[/caption] The Grand Canyon is an awesome sight on Earth -- one of the seven natural wonders of the world…
NASA, Japan Release Most Complete Topographic Map of Earth
[/caption] Topographic maps are some of the most used and valuable maps for both government and the general public. Now,…
Volcanic Shockwave Captured by ISS Imagery
[/caption] These images of Sarychev Volcano were popping up everywhere in the internet yesterday, but unfortunately I was out of…
Researchers Seeing Red on Ocean Health
[/caption] With the help of an orbiting satellite, researchers have conducted the first global analysis of the health and productivity…
First Observations of Biological Particles in High-Altitude Clouds
[/caption] A team of atmospheric chemists has moved closer to what's considered the "holy grail" of climate change science: the…
Icebergs Breaking Away from Wilkins Ice Shelf
[/caption] The latest satellite images show that icebergs have begun to break away from the northern front of the Wilkins…
Satellites Show How Earth Moved During Earthquake
[/caption] If you have ever experienced an earthquake, you know that the Earth literally moves beneath your feet. And now…