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NASA Space Apps Challenge

NASA is launching the Space Apps Challenge. A hackathon to encourage to encourage anyone with an interest in space and science to address real-world challenges.

2026

Applied Remote Sensing Training Program (ARSET)

ARSET offers satellite remote sensing training that builds the capacity of organizations to use NASA Earth science data in their decision-making.

Washington, DC

FireGuard Program

FireGuard uses military satellites with the National Interagency Fire Center, U.S. Forest Service and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s Firefly capability to detect wildfires, notify authorities, and create products to disseminate to firefighting networks nationwide.

Arlington, VA

Amazon Mining Watch

Amazon Mining Watch uses machine learning to map the scars of gold mining activities in the Amazonian countries.

https://eyeclimate.com/ActiveOpen-source

EyeClimate

MethaneMapper is an open-source, AI-powered hyperspectral imaging tool to detect methane emissions and trace them to their sources.

Stanford University, Serra Mall, Stanford, CA, USA

UP42

UP42 transforms how organizations order, access, and analyze Earth observation data.

Berlin
2019
commercial

Climate TRACE

We use satellites, other remote sensing techniques, and artificial intelligence to deliver a detailed look at global emissions that gets even better over time.

Climate action

Starlink cellular connectivity in disasters

Space X's Starlink unit was granted permission by the US FCC to activate a satellite connectivity option for Americans in hurricane zones

Redmond, WA
hurricanes

Earth Fire Alliance

Earth Fire Alliance is a global, community-led, non-profit coalition aligned to deliver transformative real-time data from all fires on Earth.

USA
fires