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NASA Launches Advanced Earth Mapping Technology
NASA’s CASALS instrument, launched today, uses machine learning to fill gaps in 3D maps of Earth's surface. This technology aims to provide more comprehensive data for environmental and scientific research.
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From orbit, today’s space-based laser instruments measure Earth’s forests and terrain one narrow line at a time. Between those lines are enormous gaps that include millions of acres of land scientists never directly measure. NASA’s CASALS instrument will blend machine learning with an ultra-compact
2026-10-21 12:17 UTC