Maps must be more than static reference tools; they must be dynamic platforms that reflect the world as it changes.

When a satellite disintegrates in the upper atmosphere, it does not just disappear. Rather, it deposits a record of aluminum ...

Microwave satellite data are key to capturing major changes in a hurricane’s strength, such as when a storm undergoes rapid ...

WASHINGTON — Muon Space has released the first thermal infrared images from its FireSat Protoflight satellite, marking a milestone for the company's dedicated wildfire detection constellation.

Superimposing high-resolution satellite maps of land cover and fire-burned area from 1990 to 2019 reveals a clear and recurring pattern: forest clearance is frequently followed by fire in the same ...

Special radar technology in space for the first time The Biomass satellite orbits 660 km above Earth and uses its advanced radar system to create 3D maps of large forest areas. The satellite shifts ...

On Android Auto, there’s also a 3D buildings view you can use instead of the satellite map. Share your journey with other people Use Google Maps to let other people know when you’re arriving.

Severe thunderstorms are expected in the Ohio Valley and Southeast. You can track the threat for tornadoes, damaging winds and hail using our maps below. For the complete forecast and all of its ...

A satellite with a 40-foot extendable antenna has launched into space with a giant mission: to map all of the world’s forests — ecosystems that are crucial for absorbing carbon and slowing ...

In a significant step towards understanding and combating climate change, the European Space Agency (ESA) has successfully launched its groundbreaking Biomass satellite from Kourou, French Guiana.

A satellite conceived at the University of Sheffield and developed by British academics and engineers is set to become the first in the world to measure the condition of the Earth's forests from space ...

A satellite developed and built in the UK is set to become the first in the world to measure the structure and condition of Earth’s forests in 3D from space. Known as Biomass, the satellite will use ...