Background and Mission Objectives The European Space Agency’s Biomass mission is a groundbreaking Earth observation program focused on measuring the amount of carbon stored in the world’s forests. Selected in 2013 as ESA’s seventh Earth Explorer research mission, Biomass was conceived to address a critical gap in our understanding of the global carbon cycle en.wikipedia.org…
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Airbus’s Constellation Optique 3D (CO3D) is a cutting-edge Earth observation project poised to revolutionize how we map and monitor the planet. Set for launch in July 2025, CO3D is a constellation of four laser-linked, AI-enabled optical satellites that will deliver 50 cm resolution imagery and generate a global 3D map of Earth’s land surfaces airbus.com cnes.fr.…
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Introduction – A New Era of Online Satellite Maps Satellite maps have become an indispensable tool for everyday users and professionals alike. From planning road trips and exploring distant cities to monitoring environmental changes and responding to emergencies, modern mapping services bring high-resolution Earth imagery to our browsers and smartphones. This report dives into the…
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Live satellite imagery has become increasingly accessible, allowing anyone to view near real-time maps of Earth from space on web browsers or smartphones. This report reviews major platforms and services – both free public tools and professional-grade commercial systems – that provide live or near-real-time satellite images. We include official links, key features, platform availability (web/mobile), common use cases…
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Starlink has secured final regulatory approval from IN-SPACe to launch its satellite internet services in India, joining OneWeb and Jio as authorized providers. The five-year license allows Starlink to deploy its Gen1 constellation, but commercial rollout depends on building local infrastructure and meeting security protocols. Partnerships with Jio and talks with Airtel are underway.
A Hungarian article explores how artificial intelligence envisions Lake Balaton's appearance in 50 years, highlighting concerns over climate change and water scarcity. The AI-generated predictions suggest significant environmental transformations, raising questions about the lake's future beauty and accessibility.
Donkey Kong Bananza is the upcoming 3D adventure from the acclaimed Super Mario Odyssey team. Producer Kenta Motokura and director Kazuya Takahashi discuss the game's origins, inspiration from Donkey Kong's unique abilities, and the use of voxel technology previously seen in Odyssey, promising innovative gameplay for Nintendo fans.
Conversational AI and Voice Assistants – Key Developments (June–July 2025)Major Product Launches and Updates Amazon Alexa+ Rollout and Features: Amazon’s generative AI upgrade for Alexa – dubbed Alexa+ – entered broad early access by mid-2025. After a February launch event, Alexa+ was initially available to a limited group and reached over 1 million users by June theve…
EdTech Sector Developments – June & July 2025June and July 2025 have been pivotal months for educational technology (EdTech), marked by major platform launches, global partnerships, and a continued evolution in how digital tools support learning. Across K–12 schools, universities, and corporate training programs, AI-driven learning systems …
