What is geospatial intelligence? A geographer explains the powerful melding of maps and data
The combination of data and maps is useful for a lot more than just helping you get from point A to point B. Think natural disasters, global supply chains and climate change.
Darren Ruddell, Associate Professor of Spatial Sciences, University of Southern California •
conversation
Sept. 5, 2023 • ~7 min
Sept. 5, 2023 • ~7 min
Space junk in Earth orbit and on the Moon will increase with future missions − but nobody's in charge of cleaning it up
Treaties meant to ensure sustainability in space don’t currently regulate private companies, and not every country has signed on to an agreement for sustainable space exploration.
Chris Impey, University Distinguished Professor of Astronomy, University of Arizona •
conversation
Aug. 31, 2023 • ~8 min
Aug. 31, 2023 • ~8 min
Giraffes range across diverse African habitats − we’re using GPS, satellites and statistics to track and protect them
The largest ever giraffe tracking study shows how these massive animals are responding to human pressures across many different habitats throughout Africa.
Michael Brown, Conservation Science Fellow, Smithsonian Institution •
conversation
Aug. 30, 2023 • ~9 min
Aug. 30, 2023 • ~9 min
Returning to the Moon can benefit commercial, military and political sectors – a space policy expert explains
While a return to the Moon will allow the U.S. to collaborate with other nations interested in space, this endeavor is also complicated by geopolitical tensions.
Mariel Borowitz, Associate Professor of International Affairs, Georgia Institute of Technology •
conversation
July 18, 2023 • ~9 min
July 18, 2023 • ~9 min
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