Global Scans · Geospatial · Weekly Summary

• [New] Google announced plans to release audio-only AI glasses in 2026, followed by versions with in-lens displays that show navigation, translations, and contextual information. MarketingProfs
• [New] India's ambitious roadmap to deploy 119 Earth Observation (EO), Satellite Navigation (SATNAV) and Satellite Communication (SATCOM) satellites by 2040 is only achievable with substantial private sector involvement. India Today
• [New] As NASA prepares upcoming Mars expeditions, having accurate knowledge of Martian time will be crucial for coordinating navigation and communication throughout the solar system. SciTechDaily
• [New] What's emerging is infrastructure powered by Large World Models and geospatial AI - systems that understand context, predict outcomes, and optimise across multiple variables simultaneously. Context
• [New] 2025 brought major shifts to the geospatial world, from new satellite constellations to sharper analytics that changed how organizations manage land, assets, and environmental risk. Swift Geospatial
• [New] By 2025 and beyond, we can expect to see improved safety features, enhanced navigation systems, and an increased presence of fully autonomous vehicles in urban environments. Joindecker
• [New] The potential to extend the life of expensive satellites would bring immense value to industries that rely on long-term satellite operations, from telecommunications to global navigation systems. The Daily Galaxy - Great Discoveries Channel
• [New] Internationally, Arianespace launched South Korea's KOMPSAT-7 Earth observation satellite on Vega C, Rocket Lab will fly JAXA's RAISE-4 technology demonstrator on Electron, and Japan's H3 will close out the week with the Michibiki No. 5 navigation satellite. NASASpaceFlight.com
• [New] 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
• The demand for GPS trackers is projected to grow at a CAGR of 16.4% from 2022 to 2030, highlighting the increasing importance of tracking solutions in today's society. 2025 Top 10 GPS Navigation Systems for Cars: Ultimate G
• The pioneering launch will carry a $250 million military experiment into geostationary orbit, potentially revolutionizing GPS modernization efforts. KeepTrack
• By 2025, advancements in 3D mapping, computer vision, and semantic understanding will allow devices to not just see surfaces but comprehend them. INAIRSPACE
• Malware in ground-station control networks or falsified navigation data uploads could corrupt satellite ephemerides, spreading faulty coordinates globally within minutes. Starburst
• Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) operate with signals so faint, around -160 dBW at Earth's surface, that they are uniquely vulnerable to a range of natural and human-made disruptions. Starburst
• A major GNSS outage, whether localized or global, could paralyze navigation, slow digital communication, and destabilize economic systems. Starburst
• The emphasis on defence comes amid GPS jamming threats, new kinetic missiles, and dependence on foreign launch systems threaten to limit Europe's space access. Yahoo News Singapore
• A £13 million investment will support work on a UK Global Navigation Satellite Systems interference monitoring programme. UKAuthority

Last updated: 14 December 2025