From Japan to Qatar: A Space Microscope to Monitor 'Ballast Water'
A Japanese study has introduced a new satellite-based method for monitoring the quality of ballast water that is as efficient as traditional ground-based microscopes.
Satellite monitoring generates nearly R$ 5 million in fines for environmental crimes in western São Paulo
Satellite technology has proven effective in combating illegal deforestation in western São Paulo, resulting in nearly R$ 5 million in fines in 2025.
Woman fined nearly R$ 4 thousand after illegal deforestation was flagged by satellite images in the interior of SP
A 30-year-old woman in Tupi Paulista, Brazil, has been fined nearly R$ 4,000 for illegal deforestation detected via satellite monitoring.
With the support of satellite images, police catch and fine man R$ 1,500 for illegal deforestation in Salmourão
A 55-year-old man was fined R$ 1,595 for illegally deforesting native vegetation in Salmourão, Brazil, using satellite imagery for monitoring.
From Puebla to the Universe: Students Design and Launch Satellite 'Gxiba-1' to Monitor Volcanoes
Students from the Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla (UPAEP) successfully launched a nanosatellite named 'Gxiba-1' aimed at monitoring volcanic activity to help reduce disaster risk in urban areas.