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See the latest news releases, events, announcements and funding openings.

03/10/2026

New CloudCube instrument pioneers miniaturized radar for studying severe weather

A next-generation, multi-frequency radar instrument will help researchers forecast precipitation and weather more accurately.

02/16/2026

Novel NASA sensor incorporates AI into lightweight camera for observing fires

The Compact Fire Imager (CFI) leverages AI to help first responders manage wildfires more efficiently, setting the stage for future space missions dedicated to observing fires.

02/03/2026

New ESTO Challenge Seeks Innovations to Advance Regenerative Agriculture

The NASA Space to Soil Challenge is offering prizes of up to $400,000 for innovative adaptive sensing and onboard processing solutions that enable SmallSat mission concepts to advance regenerative agriculture, forestry, and other land resilience goals.

01/05/2026

2025 ESTO Annual Report

Read up on the year's achievements: The 2025 ESTO Annual Report is available online.