Australia commits $207M to Earth observation satellite program "Landsat Next" for agriculture, weather, bushfire response, and national security.
Australia has pledged $207M to "Landsat Next", a crucial Earth observation satellite program supporting agriculture, mining, weather forecasts, bushfire response, and national security needs. The program, a partnership with the US, provides over 90% of weather data and benefited Australia for over 40 years, with economic benefits estimated at over A$2.4bn in 2020. The data is also critical for First Nations people in northern Australia.
March 27, 2024
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