James Palmer will move from the Ministry for the Environment to become head of Earth Sciences New Zealand.
Vale: Gladys West, 27 Oct 1930 – 17 January 2026
The geodesy and GNSS world is mourning the loss of Gladys West, one of its pioneers, who passed away on 17 January.
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The funding will boost satellite-independent PNT, timing systems and anti-jamming technologies.
Canada's first Earth observation satellite, RADARSAT 1, was launched into orbit in November 1995.
Australian academics will work with partners in the Solomon Islands to expand spatial science education.
Using AI to fuse satellite SAR and hyperspectral imaging could lead to faster mitigation of oceanic oil spills.
Researchers say the work demonstrates AI’s potential to expand GIS and apply it in innovative ways.
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Between 300 and 350 FTE positions will go, but CSIRO has not yet identified which research sectors will be affected.
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