Earth Observation
SMART-1’s View of the Middle East
The European Space Agency's SMART-1 spacecraft took this snapshot of the Middle East and Africa from its vantage point of…
Satellites Spot Giant Rogue Waves
Scientists now believe that rogue waves - which can reach 30 metres (100 feet) high - are responsible for most…
Aura Finally Launches
After several days of delays, NASA's Aura Earth observation satellite launched on Thursday atop a Boeing Delta II rocket. The…
Two Ecosystems in Antarctica’s Vostok?
Scientists from Columbia University and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have created a detailed map of Lake Vostok, which is buried 3,700…
Earth’s Oceans are Banded Like Jupiter’s Clouds
Scientists have discovered that the currents in the Earth's oceans bear a striking resemblance to the bands of clouds in…
Japanese Spacecraft Images Earth and Moon on Flyby
The Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency's (JAXA) MUSES-C spacecraft snapped pictures of the Earth and Moon as it made a flyby…
New Satellite to Assess the Health of the Earth’s Atmosphere
NASA is gearing up to launch its next satellite that will monitor the health of the Earth's atmosphere. Aura, which…
Great Wall From Space
The European Space Agency's Proba satellite has taken a high resolution image of a segment of the Great Wall of…
NASA Announces Two New Earth Observation Satellite Missions
NASA announced two new missions today that will help scientists better understand the Earth's environment. The Aeronomy of Ice in…
Arctic Ice Formation is More Complex Than Previously Thought
New observations show that Arctic sea ice isn't completely static; it undergoes back and forth motions twice a day, no…