GEOSPATIAL FRONTIERS

A Publication by Project Geospatial

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Geospatial Frontiers, a new publication from Project Geospatial, brings together leading voices and experts from across the geospatial ecosystem to tackle the industry's most pressing challenges. Through in-depth articles and discussions, Geospatial Frontiers aims to explore innovative solutions and spark critical conversations that will shape the future of geospatial technology and its applications.

CONTRIBUTING AUTHORS

Adam Simmons

Keith Barber

Fred Woods

Matthew Husted

Chris Vaughan

One Large Step Back for Science, One Giant Leap Backward for Earth Observation. An Analysis of NASA's FY 2027 Budget Request and Market Impacts
Adam Simmons Adam Simmons

One Large Step Back for Science, One Giant Leap Backward for Earth Observation. An Analysis of NASA's FY 2027 Budget Request and Market Impacts

As federal priorities pivot from terrestrial observation to the Artemis lunar missions and Martian exploration, the geospatial and aerospace industries face a defining inflection point. This analysis explores how the proposed NASA FY 2027 budget’s "deep space first" strategy is dismantling traditional Earth Science funding models, forcing a rapid transition toward commercialized data solutions and decentralized satellite constellations. Discover how these strategic shifts in Earth Observation appropriations are reshaping the future of climate modeling, domestic infrastructure, and the global competitive landscape for aerospace manufacturing.

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A Visionary's Legacy: Celebrating Landsat 7 (1999-2025)
Adam Simmons Adam Simmons

A Visionary's Legacy: Celebrating Landsat 7 (1999-2025)

Today marks the final, quiet farewell to Landsat 7, a satellite that has tirelessly served as humanity's eye on Earth for over a quarter-century. Its incredible 2.5 million images have not only documented our planet's vital pulse – from receding glaciers to changing forests – but have also empowered countless discoveries and deepened our understanding of our world. As it drifts into its final, silent orbit, we honor its unparalleled service and the dedication of the countless individuals who guided its mission, ensuring its legacy of environmental insight endures.

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