NGA Archives - SpaceNews https://spacenews.com Covering the business and politics of space Sat, 08 Mar 2025 20:57:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://spacenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/cropped-SN_forza_star-32x32.png NGA Archives - SpaceNews https://spacenews.com 32 32 80681979 Tracking DOGE’s impact on space and the federal workforce https://spacenews.com/tracking-doges-impact-on-space-and-the-federal-workforce/ https://spacenews.com/tracking-doges-impact-on-space-and-the-federal-workforce/#respond Sun, 09 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=514129

The White House and the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency have spent the first weeks of Donald Trump’s new administration looking to reduce the number of federal workers and […]

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Danti expands AI-powered Earth data search engine to broader government market https://spacenews.com/danti-expands-ai-powered-earth-data-search-engine-to-broader-government-market/ https://spacenews.com/danti-expands-ai-powered-earth-data-search-engine-to-broader-government-market/#respond Thu, 06 Mar 2025 23:05:24 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=514074

The technology allows users to search satellite imagery and other geospatial data using natural language queries.

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U.S. intelligence agency selects 13 companies for satellite data contract https://spacenews.com/u-s-intelligence-agency-selects-13-companies-for-satellite-data-contract/ https://spacenews.com/u-s-intelligence-agency-selects-13-companies-for-satellite-data-contract/#respond Wed, 15 Jan 2025 22:44:59 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=511532 False color (Near-infrared, red, green) satellite image taken Jan. 8 of the Eaton Fire in Los Angeles County, California. Credit: Planet Labs PBC

The $200 million Luno B contract follows a $290 million Luno A procurement announced in September

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NGA taps 10 firms for $290 million satellite data analytics contract https://spacenews.com/nga-taps-10-firms-for-290-million-satellite-data-analytics-contract/ https://spacenews.com/nga-taps-10-firms-for-290-million-satellite-data-analytics-contract/#respond Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:16:41 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=505873

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency selected Earth observation satellite imagery providers and data analytics specialists to compete for orders under the Luno A program

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NGA to launch $700 million program to help AI make sense of satellite images https://spacenews.com/nga-to-launch-700-million-program-to-help-ai-make-sense-of-satellite-images/ https://spacenews.com/nga-to-launch-700-million-program-to-help-ai-make-sense-of-satellite-images/#respond Tue, 03 Sep 2024 16:00:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=505126

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency to solicit bids for “data labeling” services

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Space Force and intelligence agencies seek to streamline satellite imagery delivery https://spacenews.com/space-force-and-intelligence-agencies-seek-to-streamline-satellite-imagery-delivery/ https://spacenews.com/space-force-and-intelligence-agencies-seek-to-streamline-satellite-imagery-delivery/#respond Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:10:58 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=505131

A "joint mission management center" has been set up at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s campus in Springfield, Virginia

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U.S. intelligence agency to evaluate trustworthiness of AI models https://spacenews.com/u-s-intelligence-agency-to-evaluate-trustworthiness-of-ai-models/ https://spacenews.com/u-s-intelligence-agency-to-evaluate-trustworthiness-of-ai-models/#respond Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=505120

The National Geospatial Intelligence Agency is creating a standardized framework for evaluating the accuracy of computer vision models used to analyze satellite imagery and other geospatial data

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Experts warn U.S. falling behind in satellite imaging race: ‘We’ve gone backwards’ https://spacenews.com/experts-warn-u-s-falling-behind-in-satellite-imaging-race-weve-gone-backwards/ https://spacenews.com/experts-warn-u-s-falling-behind-in-satellite-imaging-race-weve-gone-backwards/#respond Tue, 27 Aug 2024 23:20:29 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=504913

Former NGA official David Gauthier says current NRO funding for commercial satellite imagery is insufficient to ensure U.S. competitiveness in the sector

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Orbital Insight wins NGA contract for maritime surveillance in Indo-Pacific region https://spacenews.com/orbital-insight-wins-nga-contract-for-maritime-surveillance-in-indo-pacific-region/ https://spacenews.com/orbital-insight-wins-nga-contract-for-maritime-surveillance-in-indo-pacific-region/#respond Tue, 23 Jul 2024 21:24:06 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=497541

The National Geospatial Intelligence Agency awarded the company, recently acquired by Privateer, an agreement worth up to $2 million

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U.S. to rely on commercial satellites to image spacecraft in orbit https://spacenews.com/u-s-to-rely-on-commercial-satellites-to-image-spacecraft-in-orbit/ https://spacenews.com/u-s-to-rely-on-commercial-satellites-to-image-spacecraft-in-orbit/#respond Thu, 13 Jun 2024 20:10:12 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=442980

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency is interested in “commercial unclassified non-Earth imaging and associated analytics"

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National Space Council will explore military space and intelligence roles and responsibilities https://spacenews.com/national-space-council-will-explore-military-space-and-intelligence-roles-and-responsibilities/ https://spacenews.com/national-space-council-will-explore-military-space-and-intelligence-roles-and-responsibilities/#respond Wed, 08 May 2024 21:27:50 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=398696

The council will delve into the ongoing tug-of-war between military and intelligence agency leaders.

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U.S. Space Force taps commercial satellites to fill demand for global insights https://spacenews.com/u-s-space-force-taps-commercial-satellites-to-fill-demand-for-global-insights/ https://spacenews.com/u-s-space-force-taps-commercial-satellites-to-fill-demand-for-global-insights/#respond Tue, 07 May 2024 15:30:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=373011

A U.S. Space Force online marketplace that taps into commercial satellite data has executed around $8 million worth of contracts over the past four months. 

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NGA to tap commercial satellites to patrol maritime hotspots https://spacenews.com/nga-to-tap-commercial-satellites-to-patrol-maritime-hotspots/ https://spacenews.com/nga-to-tap-commercial-satellites-to-patrol-maritime-hotspots/#respond Mon, 06 May 2024 21:15:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=372803

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency announced its first commercial solutions opening to provide direct-to-warfighter commercial analytics for maritime domain awareness.

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NGA goes big on commercial satellite data with $290 million ‘Luno’ program  https://spacenews.com/nga-goes-big-on-commercial-satellite-data-with-290-million-luno-program/ https://spacenews.com/nga-goes-big-on-commercial-satellite-data-with-290-million-luno-program/#respond Thu, 22 Feb 2024 22:37:06 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=348277

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency seeks to leverage commercial satellite imagery and data analytics to enhance its global monitoring capabilities

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NGA to tap commercial satellite data under ‘Luno’ program https://spacenews.com/nga-to-tap-commercial-satellite-data-under-luno-program/ https://spacenews.com/nga-to-tap-commercial-satellite-data-under-luno-program/#respond Thu, 11 Jan 2024 21:24:50 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=227352

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) on Jan. 10 issued a solicitation for commercial satellite Earth observation data under a new program called Luno.

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Maxar wins contract to provide 3D imagery of Indo-Pacific region https://spacenews.com/maxar-wins-contract-to-provide-3d-imagery-of-indo-pacific-region/ https://spacenews.com/maxar-wins-contract-to-provide-3d-imagery-of-indo-pacific-region/#respond Thu, 04 Jan 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=225304

Maxar Technologies announced Jan. 4 it secured a contract from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) to provide advanced satellite imagery and data for 3D maps and models.

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Spire Global Participates In Measurements of Earth’s Magnetic Field For National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency https://spacenews.com/spire-global-participates-in-measurements-of-earths-magnetic-field-for-national-geospatial-intelligence-agency/ Wed, 23 Aug 2023 16:41:46 +0000 https://spaceref.com/?p=210524 Spire Global

Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) (“Spire” or “the Company”), a global provider of space-based data, analytics and space services, was invited by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and has agreed […]

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U.S. intelligence agencies take steps to protect commercial satellites https://spacenews.com/u-s-intelligence-agencies-take-steps-to-protect-commercial-satellite-operators/ https://spacenews.com/u-s-intelligence-agencies-take-steps-to-protect-commercial-satellite-operators/#respond Wed, 09 Aug 2023 22:05:31 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=174460

The National Reconnaissance Office, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and U.S. Space Command last month signed an agreement to improve threat intelligence sharing with commercial satellite operators.

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Despite growing interest in commercial satellite data, industry faces uncertainty https://spacenews.com/despite-growing-interest-in-commercial-satellite-data-industry-faces-uncertainty/ https://spacenews.com/despite-growing-interest-in-commercial-satellite-data-industry-faces-uncertainty/#respond Fri, 16 Jun 2023 20:38:27 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=164018

Remote-sensing space companies worry that U.S. defense and intelligence agencies are not adopting commercial products and services at the pace and scale they hoped.

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Space domain awareness provisions in draft NDAA proposal  https://spacenews.com/space-domain-awareness-provisions-in-draft-ndaa-proposal/ https://spacenews.com/space-domain-awareness-provisions-in-draft-ndaa-proposal/#respond Mon, 12 Jun 2023 18:59:25 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=163329

The House Armed Services Committee’s strategic forces subcommittee is proposing legislation that would require DoD to share threat intelligence with commercial satellite operators. 

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NGA plans new procurement of commercial Earth monitoring services https://spacenews.com/nga-plans-new-procurement-of-commercial-earth-monitoring-services/ https://spacenews.com/nga-plans-new-procurement-of-commercial-earth-monitoring-services/#respond Tue, 23 May 2023 20:02:30 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=159144

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency is planning a new procurement of commercial services to monitor activities from space.

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NGA to map lunar geography to enable GPS on the moon https://spacenews.com/nga-to-map-lunar-geography-to-enable-gps-on-the-moon/ https://spacenews.com/nga-to-map-lunar-geography-to-enable-gps-on-the-moon/#respond Tue, 23 May 2023 00:23:05 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=158948

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency is working with NASA to develop a positioning and navigation system to guide visitors around the surface of the moon “as accurately and as safely as GPS does on Earth."

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Maxar receives $192 million contract to supply imagery to U.S. allies https://spacenews.com/maxar-receives-192-million-contract-to-supply-imagery-to-u-s-allies/ https://spacenews.com/maxar-receives-192-million-contract-to-supply-imagery-to-u-s-allies/#respond Wed, 08 Feb 2023 19:50:01 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=142789 Maxar satellite image of Islahiye, Turkey collected February 7, 2023. Credit: Maxar Technologies

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency awarded Maxar a five-year $192 million contract to provide satellite imagery to U.S. allied countries.

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NGA to increase spending on commercial Earth monitoring services https://spacenews.com/nga-to-increase-spending-on-commercial-earth-monitoring-services/ Tue, 15 Nov 2022 19:58:04 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=134335

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency plans to double its spending on contracts to monitor global economic activity from space.

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