NASA will showcase Earth science innovations at the 2026 International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS) in booth 100, featuring presentations from agency experts on emerging technologies and new missions.
The event runs August 10-11, with Mike Seablom leading the opening session on Monday at 3:00 PM, discussing technology that will shape the future of Earth science observations. Karen St. Germain follows at 3:15 PM with a presentation on Discovery Earth, NASA's initiative for new missions and technical breakthroughs advancing understanding of Earth system dynamics.
Tuesday's agenda includes a 10:00 AM session on STELLA, an open-source multisensor platform designed for real-time Earth monitoring and data analysis. The Hyperwall display provides interactive visualization of satellite data and research findings, allowing attendees to engage directly with NASA scientists about remote sensing applications.
IGARSS convenes the international community of geoscience and remote sensing researchers annually to exchange advances in observing Earth from space. NASA's participation underscores the agency's commitment to sharing Earth observation capabilities and data with the global scientific community. The symposium attracts researchers, engineers, and professionals working on climate monitoring, disaster response, agricultural assessment, and environmental change detection using satellite technology.
Earth observation missions operate continuously to track atmospheric conditions, ocean temperatures, ice sheet dynamics, forest cover, and other planetary systems. Real-time data from these platforms informs climate models, early warning systems for natural disasters, and long-term assessments of environmental trends. The open-source STELLA platform democratizes access to multisensor data, enabling broader participation in Earth system research beyond traditional government and academic institutions.
NASA's booth presence and technical presentations highlight how agency-developed tools and datasets support the broader remote sensing community. The 2026 IGARSS gathering offers opportunities for NASA teams to