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

03/30/2026

NASA TACLS software helps provide quick warnings for flash floods

The "Transient Artifact and Continuous Learning System (TACLS)" uses advanced machine learning techniques to help analysts forecast flash floods more quickly

03/25/2026

ESTO seeks partners for new Venture Technology Accelerator (VTA) program

A new Request for Information (RFI) asks industry, academia, and other organizations for insight into how VTA can best address technology gaps and market-driven application needs, such as freshwater management and infrastructure resilience. Responses are due April 23, 2026, and must be submitted through NASA’s NSPIRES system under announcement number NNH26ZDA006L.

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.