Videos

In this episode of Problem Solved — the Geoawesome podcast — host Muthu sits down with Don Osborne, CEO of Earth Daily Analytics, to explore why reliable, daily Earth observation has been so hard to achieve — and how Earth Daily is building the infrastructure to finally crack it.

Join us for the official launch of the new GeoAI Hype Cycle 2026 report. This session will unpack the most forward-looking analysis yet of how artificial intelligence is transforming Earth Observation—from experimental lab demos to operational systems delivering real-world impact.

For over 50 years, the Landsat program has provided the longest continuous satellite record of Earth's land surface from space. Landsat 9, launched in 2021, is the latest mission in this remarkable legacy — building on decades of Earth observation with upgraded technology, including enhanced radiometric resolution, improved signal-to-noise performance, and polar night thermal imaging. Working in tandem with Landsat 8 to map the entire planet every eight days, Landsat 9's data is being fused with the European Space Agency's Sentinel-2 satellites to enable near-daily global observations, delivering sharper, more detailed observations that help scientists and communities monitor a changing planet.

Researchers have mapped relative levels of human well-being and development for thousands of municipalities around the world. The new approach could help fill gaps in census data and inform decisions about how to tailor policies and programs to local needs.

Vineet Gupta and Anushriya Jain from GIST Impact show how GeoAI transforms finance by turning fragmented data into actionable intelligence. They explain how geospatial insights reveal real-world risks, from floods to biodiversity loss, enabling smarter, faster, and more resilient investment decisions.

Denise McKenzie, Managing Partner at PLACE Trust, explains how ThisIsPlaceFoundation builds ethical, trustworthy, and globally inclusive geospatial data. She highlights responsible data practices, community engagement, and transparency frameworks that ensure data sovereignty and ethical AI use in underserved regions.

Scott Simmons, Chief Standards Officer at the Open Geospatial Consortium, explains how the geospatial community can safeguard integrity, provenance, and trust in AI-driven analysis. He outlines why metadata, standards, and transparent data lineage matter, and shows how organizations like OGC, NASA, and NOAA are shaping a more reliable foundation for geospatial AI.

Nataliya Tkachenko-Love from Lloyds Banking Group explores how geospatial analytics evolved from environmental science to a strategic tool in finance. She highlights how GeoAI supports ESG, risk management, and investment decisions, and discusses the role of trust, standards, and open-source innovation in shaping the future of geospatial intelligence in banking.

Madeline Lisaius, a PhD researcher at the University of Cambridge, introduces Tessera, an open-source foundation model that integrates multispectral and radar satellite data into compact embeddings for a wide range of geospatial applications. She explains how Tessera was built, demonstrates its capabilities across diverse regions and tasks, and outlines how its open-source tools support large-scale geospatial AI research.

Daniel from DevelopmentSeed explains how Earth observation foundation models like Clay and Tessera are reshaping geospatial AI and climate analytics. He shows how these models use embeddings, spectral data, and large-scale satellite processing to connect imagery with real-world insights and expand access to geospatial intelligence.

Muthu and Aleks talk with Sensat’s Khalid about closing the construction industry’s data-to-decision gap, showing how geospatial visualization, collaboration, and smart change management improve project outcomes.

Leaders from UP42, White Shield, and AXA show how geospatial data, AI, and Earth observation are driving smarter decisions in policy, analytics, and insurance—from socioeconomic insights to climate risk prediction.

Divya Dalapathi from Google Maps Platform talks about new AI-driven tools—Builder Agent, Maps Styling Agent, Grounding Lite, and Contextual View—that make map development faster and more intuitive.

We talk with Peter Wilczynski of Vantor about Maxar’s rebrand, the shift toward integrated spatial intelligence, and how TensorGlobe is set to unify multi-source geospatial data for both AI and analysts.

Wildfires, storms, and overgrown vegetation threaten the reliability of our power grids. In this episode of Problem Solved by Geoawesome, experts from Vantor, UP42, and Overstory discuss how AI-powered vegetation intelligence and satellite data are transforming grid resilience—helping utilities predict and prevent outages before they happen.

From tracking poverty and forecasting extreme weather to monitoring water quality, Earth observation data is helping societies and industries better understand and protect our planet. This Davos 2024 session explores how satellite technology turns complex data into clear, local insights that empower smarter, more sustainable decisions.

In this episode of Problem Solved, hosts Muthu and Aleks discuss the challenges of creating beautiful maps without a GIS background. They are joined by Magdalena Muhr, Managing Partner at ‪@mapcreator-io‬ who introduces their new Adobe extensions designed to streamline the map-making process for designers. The conversation covers the philosophy behind these tools, technical insights, user experience, and the business strategy of Mapcreator. The episode emphasizes the importance of saving time and reducing friction in the design workflow, while also addressing the evolving needs of the geospatial industry.

Space Minds at SmallSat: Mike Gruss talks with Prof. Sir Martin Sweeting on the rise of smallsats, industry growth, and key issues for 2025.

The Living Planet Symposium 2025 opened on 23 June in Vienna. A session on 26 June explored how advances in satellite tech and falling launch costs are transforming Earth observation. Key European industry leaders shared insights on emerging opportunities.

In this *Geoawesome* session, experts from EUSPA—including Justyna Redelkiewicz, Martin Šunkevič, and Florent Koné—break down key trends shaping GNSS. They explore multi-constellation systems, secure positioning, sensor fusion, and real-world applications in mobility, robotics, and agriculture. A must-watch for anyone in satellite navigation and PNT.