geospatial imagery
NGA wants faster access to commercial geospatial data
The NGA and NRO are stepping up research to better understand the emerging commercial geospatial intelligence market.
Maxar buying 3D geospatial company Vricon for $140 million
Vricon, a specialist in 3D geospatial products and analytics, will generate enough revenue to aid Maxar in deleveraging in 2021, Maxar said. The company expects the sale to close in July.
Planet stepping up marketing to defense and intelligence agencies
Rep. Derek Kilmer said commercial geospatial data should be used to supplement imagery from classified sources.
NRO awards first commercial contract for hyperspectral imaging from space
HySpecIQ’s contract follows three commercial imagery study awards announced by the NRO in June to BlackSky Global, Maxar Technologies and Planet.
DigitalGlobe: New commercial players not threatening our government business
Geospatial imagery and services provider DigitalGlobe secured a $900 million contract extension from the National Reconnaissance Office to provide commercial imagery until August 2023.
