Earth Observation
Plastic Waste on our Beaches Now Visible from Space, Says New Study
According to the United Nations, the world produces about 430 million metric tons (267 U.S. tons) of plastic annually, two-thirds…
Another Giant Antarctic Iceberg Breaks Free
On May 20th, 2024, an iceberg measuring 380 square kilometers (~147 mi2) broke off the Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctica.…
European Satellite ERS-2 to Reenter Earth’s Atmosphere This Week
One of the largest reentries in recent years, ESA’s ERS-2 satellite is coming down this week.
The World's Largest Iceberg Sets Sail for Adventure Beyond Antarctic Waters
In November 2023, the monster iceberg A23e finally dislodged from the seafloor after being grounded and stuck there for 40…
Phew, California’s Largest Reservoir is Nearly Full
California residents will be glad to know their reservoirs are nearly full again after years of drought. New satellite photos…
Why are Earth’s Hemispheres the Same Brightness? New Research Solves a 50-year-old Mystery.
NASA’s Apollo program most notably explored the Moon. But it also helped us study the Earth as well, as it…
Greenland’s ice Loss is Worse Than We Thought
A NASA_supported study says that Greenland's ice sheet is melting much faster than previously thought.
The Methane Released From the Damaged Nord Stream Pipeline is Visible From Space
On September 26, 2022, leaks were discovered in the underwater Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines, located near Denmark…
Ukrainians urge satellites to publicly share real-time images of the Russian invasion
Earth Observatory System Data Analytics is urging fellow satellite companies and space agencies to share their data to assist the…
Tonga’s Incredible Underwater Volcano Eruption Seen From Space
An undersea volcano erupted near the Pacific island of Tonga, and several satellites caught the incredible explosion in action. The…