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NGA to increase spending on commercial Earth monitoring services
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency plans to double its spending on contracts to monitor global economic activity from space.
Merging Earth observation remains messy, time-consuming
In spite of progress, various Earth observation systems are not yet able to exchange information easily.
Satellite imaging companies look for growth in data analytics
NGA's Dave Gauthier said Sept. 15 the agency has a growing appetite for new types of analytics services offered by the private sector
U.S. weighing options to compensate commercial companies if satellites are attacked
U.S. defense and intelligence agencies that increasingly rely on commercial satellites for imagery and other services are discussing how they might compensate companies if their spacecraft is damaged during an armed conflict.
Government trying to streamline procurement of commercial space data
NGA is trying to match requirements with commercially available technology, said Frank Avila, commercial and business operations deputy director at the National Geospatial-intelligence Agency
ManTech tracking foreign influence using open-source intelligence
ManTech developed a model that uses open-source intelligence to measure the level of foreign influence in any country
As Russia prepared to invade, U.S. opened commercial imagery pipeline to Ukraine
Leading up to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, U.S. intelligence agencies more than doubled its procurement of commercial electro-optical imagery
General Dynamics’ cloud contract with NGA moves forward after Leidos withdraws protest
General Dynamics won a 10-year deal with a $4.5 billion ceiling to modernize the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency's cloud infrastructure
Biden nominates Navy admiral to run National Geospatial Intelligence Agency
President Biden has nominated U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Frank Whitworth to be the next director of the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency, the. Defense Department announced Jan. 10.
NGA notes advantages of unclassified commercial data
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency is interested in keeping commercial datasets unclassified.
NGA plans annual survey of international Earth imagery leaders
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency plans to conduct an annual assessment of commercial satellite imagery like the Olympic-themed evaluation the organization conducted earlier this year.
Intelligence agencies seek resilient and reliable commercial tools
U.S. intelligence agencies are eager to adopt cutting-edge commercial tools and technologies, but need confidence in the security of the data delivered, Stacey Dixon, U.S. principal deputy director of national intelligence, said Oct. 6 at the GEOINT 2021 Symposium here.
NGA to increase use of commercial analytic services
David Gauthier said NGA has to transition away from government analysts exploiting raw imagery to commercial analytic services that can quickly provide answers
NGA chief hails agency’s expansion out west, outreach to startups and universities
NGA broke ground on the St. Louis campus in November 2019 and expects to open for business in 2025
NGA looking to tap ‘all sources of innovation in the commercial space’
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency has launched several initiatives to team up with the private sector and make it easier for new entrants to do business with the government
NGA renews Maxar contract for satellite imagery
Maxar Technologies won a $44 million contract option from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency to continue to provide U.S. government agencies with access to unclassified high-resolution commercial imagery from Maxar and other commercial data providers.
DoD to extend intelligence agency program that helps track wildfires
The Pentagon announced Sept. 3 it plans to extend a pilot program that provides imagery from satellites, drones, ground sensors and cameras to help track and combat wildfires.
Analysis: China, Europe pulling ahead of U.S. in commercial satellite imaging
U.S. satellite imaging capabilities historically have been the best in the world. Today, they are not just losing ground but they are officially behind those of other nations.
Startups selected for geospatial intelligence accelerator program
A technology accelerator program funded by the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency has selected eight startups that will receive $100,000 grants.
NGA warns U.S. lead in geospatial intelligence is being challenged
The National Geospatial Intelligence Agency is being challenged to provide faster and better products and services, the agency’s deputy director Stacey Dixon said.
