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• [New] National mapping agency Ordnance Survey has launched a new dataset on tidelines around Great Britain to support the management of coastal erosion and flood risk. UKAuthority
• A pair of PSLV launches will send the Anvesha satellite for the defence sector and ISRO's OceanSat-3 remote sensing satellite. SpaceNews
• Satellite remote-sensing could be a diagnostic tool to scan specific regions - such as Miami's barrier islands - for buildings tilting on uneven land subsidence. Yahoo News
• IRIDE is a pioneering Earth observation program and will use a range of remote sensing instruments and technologies, from microwave radar imaging to optical sensors operating across multiple spatial resolutions and frequency bands. Thales Alenia Space
• The Maharashtra Remote Sensing Application Centre platform will be used for monitoring projects. Current Affairs
• Airbus, Maxar, and Planet Labs will be the initial testers of the remote sensing foundation models. Dataconomy
• Industry trends indicate a strong shift towards small, affordable Low Earth Orbit satellites, which have created new opportunities for global broadband connectivity and advanced remote sensing capabilities. Straits Research
• Other highlights for China's development of space-based capabilities include last month's launch of Yaogan-45, a remote sensing system that some experts speculate will be used for reconnaissance. Business Insider
• Budget cuts pose a significant risk to the commercial remote sensing industry. KeepTrack
• The new UNU Hub is the first one in the United States and the first one in the world that will be focused on remote sensing and the sustainability problems of complex urban systems. United Nations University
• As AI and GIS expand, their fusion with community awareness and institutional synergy can transform India into a climate-resilient and disaster-ready nation by 2030. INSIGHTS IAS - Simplifying UPSC IAS Exam Preparation
• Together, NSG and SuperMap will drive advancements in geospatial technology for applications in urban planning, environmental management, and infrastructure development, strengthening Saudi Arabia's role as a hub for space and GIS innovation in the Middle East. Middle East Space Monitor by AzurX

Last updated: 15 December 2025