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Job opportunity: Digital Earth Pacific Platform Engineer
Pacific Community-SPC — New Caledonia — Deadline: 2026-07-26
Free French-language Open Online Course (MOOC) on Space from CNES
The Pacific GIS & Remote Sensing Council (PGRSC) is pleased to share a valuable learning opportunity for our French-speaking members. The French National Centre for Space Studies (CNES) offers a free online course (MOOC) introducing the fascinating world of space and its many applications. Designed for a broad audience, this four-hour course explores: The new era of the space sector and its emerging challenges; Space environment and sustainability; Scientific research conducted in space; Orbital mechanics …
A New PGRSC Member: Tauhã
PGRSC is pleased to annouce a new institutional member: Tauhã Founded in New Caledonia in 2025, Tauhã is a climate-tech start-up dedicated to building a network of virtual environmental monitoring stations powered by satellite Earth observation and artificial intelligence. Tauhã develops non-intrusive monitoring solutions that continuously analyse environmental change and transform complex satellite data into timely, actionable intelligence. Its mission is to help governments, industries and communities better understand environmental dynamics and respond more effectively …
A New PGRSC Member: Northern Mariana Islands Division of Fish and Wildlife
PGRSC is pleased to annouce a new institutional member: Northern Mariana Islands Division of Fish and Wildlife The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Division of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) has been implementing geospatial technology for processing, organizing, analyzing, and long-term archiving of biological data for conservation projects. To support decision making, the CNMI DFW also analyzes satellite and drone/unmanned aerial system (UAS) imagery to support natural resources and rare species management. The Division …
Free FME Accelerator Workshop for the PGRSC Community
Event: FME Accelerator Date: Wednesday 29 July 2026 Time: 10:00am FJT Who: Anyone can join! No prior FME, coding or GIS experience is needed. Registration URL: https://locusglobal.com/fme-accelerator-registration-29-july-2026/ Description: As an organizational member of the Pacific GIS and Remote Sensing Council, Locus is excited to host a free, virtual FME Accelerator workshop for the PGRSC community. This interactive 90 minute session is designed to introduce you to FME by Safe Software, a powerful platform for integrating, transforming, and automating data workflows across …
Pacific GIS & RS Newsletter – Issue 1, 2026 Now Available
The Pacific GIS and Remote Sensing Council (PGRSC) is pleased to announce the release of the Pacific Islands GIS & RS Newsletter – Issue 1, 2026. This new edition highlights a diverse range of geospatial initiatives, technical developments, and regional experiences from across the Pacific, demonstrating how GIS, Remote Sensing, drones, open-source technologies, and environmental monitoring continue to support sustainable development and resilience throughout the region. Featured articles include: A summary of the 2025 Pacific …
A New PGRSC Member: Mangoesmapping
By supporting PGRSC, Mangoesmapping looks forward to strengthening connections within the geospatial community, collaborating with like-minded practitioners, and contributing to the advancement of GIS and remote sensing capabilities in small communities and remote areas. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to building a resilient, connected, and forward-thinking geospatial network across the Pacific. PGRSC is pleased to annouce a new institutional member: Mangoesmapping Mangoesmapping is excited to join the Pacific GIS and Remote Sensing Council (PGRSC) …
Introducing the New PGRSC Member Dashboard
We are pleased to introduce the new PGRSC Member Dashboard a redesigned and centralized member workspace providing direct access to professional services, consultant activities, conference tools, opportunities, resources, and community features from a single interface. The new dashboard is now automatically accessible to all members immediately after login. This evolution represents an important step toward supporting the PGRSC Roadmap and delivering a more connected, dynamic, and operational experience for the Pacific GIS & Remote Sensing …
A New PGRSC Member: The Spatial Distillery Company
PGRSC is pleased to annouce a new institutional member: The Spatial Distillery Company The Spatial Distillery Co. is an Australian geospatial consultancy and technology partner delivering spatial software, satellite imagery, data, training, and professional services that help organisations across the Pacific Islands region make better decisions through location intelligence. We work with a broad range of public and private sector organisations across government, utilities, infrastructure, telecommunications, environmental management, and development sectors, providing practical solutions using …
A New PGRSC Member: MAGIS
PGRSC is pleased to annouce a new institutional member: MAGIS Based in Nouméa, New Caledonia, since 2010, MAGIS is an IT firm specializing in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tailored to the unique needs of Pacific Island nations. MAGIS empower decision-makers and local actors by transforming complex spatial data into intuitive, autonomous business solutions for sustainable development. MAGIS expertise is focused on three core areas: Technical Networks: Modernizing water, energy, and telecommunications management through advanced spatial …
A New PGRSC Member: PCRP
PGRSC is pleased to annouce a new institutional member: PCRP Based in the Northern Mariana Islands, PCRP is a small non-profit devoted to better understanding, visualizing, and improving coastal environments in the Pacific Islands Region. Our work draws on a wide-range of expertise and capacities, including environmental planning, marine debris removal, geospatial analysis & mapping, watershed restoration, and coastal hazard adaptation.  We partner with businesses, government entities, and academic institutions throughout the Pacific, leveraging the …
Free Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) from ESRI entitled: Make an Impact with Modern Geo Apps
Please find the following link for a free Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) from ESRI entitled: Make an Impact with Modern Geo Apps. The class runs from Apr 8 – May 6, 2026. Registration closes on April 16, 2026. Thank you to Sarah Pitcher Campbell from Eagle Technology for sharing this information. Make an Impact with Modern Geo Apps | Esri Training MOOC Course Description: Using modern, no-code technologies, anyone can build useful and engaging geo apps. Learn …
A New PGRSC Member: Locus
PGRSC is pleased to annouce a new institutional member: Locus. Locus is a New Zealand based data integration consultancy with over 20 years’ experience in automation and enterprise GIS. We specialise in spatial data integration and intelligent workflows using FME, Esri technologies and modern data platforms. Our focus is knowledge transfer and capability building. Providing organisations with the tools, skills and confidence to manage and automate their own data integration environments. By combining technical expertise …
Free GIS and Remote Sensing Resources Series – Week 22: SPC’s QGIS Manual for Census and Survey Mapping
This week, we will explore The Pacific Community (SPC) Statistics for Development Division (SDD)'s tools for using QGIS to map and analyse census and survey data. Week 22: Are you interested in learning how to use open source software for census and survey mapping? The Pacific Community (SPC) Statistics for Development Division (SDD) produced a training manual to assist anyone wishing to perform census and survey mapping and analysis with QGIS. QGIS is a free and open-source GIS package and both the SPC SDD training manual …
A New PGRSC Member: Government of New Caledonia
PGRSC is pleased to annouce a new institutional member: the Government of New Caledonia New Caledonia officially joins the PGRSC The Government of New Caledonia has officially formalized its membership in the Pacific GIS and Remote Sensing Council (PGRSC). This strategic move is excellent news for the territory, promising to enhance its technological influence and strengthen regional cooperation. This membership offers numerous advantages for New Caledonia without any cost to the taxpayer, as the adhesion …
Free GIS and Remote Sensing Resources Series – Week 21: Digital Earth Pacific
On behalf of the Pacific GIS and Remote Sensing Council (PGRSC), we welcome you to Week 21 of our series to promote free GIS and remote sensing resources (webinars, instructional videos, technical manuals, e-books, etc.) to increase capacity, awareness, and skill development for the Pacific Islands geospatial community. Last week, we looked at a free online course from Spatial Thoughts that teaches you how to use Python programming language to conduct geospatial tasks and analyses. This week we will explore Digital …
Free GIS and Remote Sensing Resources Series – Week 20: Python Foundation for Spatial Analysis
On behalf of the Pacific GIS and Remote Sensing Council (PGRSC), we welcome you to Week 20 of our series to promote free GIS and remote sensing resources (webinars, instructional videos, technical manuals, e-books, etc.) to increase capacity, awareness, and skill development for the Pacific Islands geospatial community. This week we will explore a free online course from Spatial Thoughts that teaches you how to use Python programming language to conduct geospatial tasks and analyses. Week 20: Are you …
PGRSC Renews Its Regional Membership with ISPRS
The Pacific GIS & Remote Sensing Council (PGRSC) is proud to announce the renewal of its Regional Membership with the ISPRS, reaffirming its role as a key institutional representative of the Pacific region within the global geospatial science community. As a recognized regional member, Pacific GIS & Remote Sensing Council serves as a bridge between Pacific practitioners, researchers, institutions, and international scientific networks in photogrammetry, remote sensing, and geospatial information science. Strengthening the Pacific Voice …
NOAA CoastWatch/PacIOOS Satellite and Ocean Data Training Course
Based on the popularity of their workshop at the 2024 Pacific Islands GIS and Remote Sensing User Conference and their recent PGRSC webinar from October 2025; the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) CoastWatch and Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System (PacIOOS) would like to formally invite you to attend the free NOAA CoastWatch/PacIOOS Satellite and Ocean Data Training Course. This course will be hosted virtually from February 10-13, 2026, 9 AM-3 PM (Fiji Standard Time). Attendees will: – Learn where to find …
Free GIS and Remote Sensing Resources Series – Weeks 13-20
On behalf of the Pacific GIS and Remote Sensing Council (PGRSC), we apologize for the pause in our series to promote free GIS and remote sensing resources (webinars, instructional videos, technical manuals, e-books, etc.) to increase capacity, awareness, and skill development for the Pacific Islands geospatial community. During November and December, we were quite busy preparing for 2025 Pacific Islands GIS and Remote Sensing User Conference in Fiji and the following holidays. To make up for …
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  • NASA’s Hubble Captures Crimson Cloud Sparkling with White, Blue Stars
    Blue and white stars shine brightly against crimson gas in this image from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope.
  • NASA’s Hubble Spots Star-Spangled Cosmic Scene
    More than 500,000 stars blaze red, white, and blue in this NASA Hubble image of the globular cluster Messier 3 (M3).
  • NASA’s Artemis II Breaks Agency Streaming Record
    NASA’s live coverage of the Artemis II mission mission drew unprecedented public interest – including more than 149.4 million views of the launch, lunar flyby, splashdown on NASA-owned platforms, including the 24/7 streams covering the mission and the Orion spacecraft views – demonstrating strong, sustained global engagement […]
  • Good Morning, Earth!
    NASA astronaut Chris Williams took this photo of an orbital sunrise from the International Space Station on June 26, 2026. In 24 hours, the space station makes 16 orbits of Earth, […]
  • Good Morning, Earth!
    A bright orange sunburst illuminates Earth's atmosphere during an orbital sunrise in this photograph from the International Space Station as it orbited 264 miles above the Caucasus Mountains.
  • LINK Spacecraft Set for Mission to Boost NASA's Swift Observatory
    A Katalyst engineer runs tests on LINK while the satellite is inside the Pegasus XL rocket attached to the Stargazer aircraft at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility on the evening of […]
  • Starry Chandelier Cluster
    This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image features the globular cluster NGC 6723, sometimes called the Chandelier Cluster.
  • NASA Astronaut Chris Williams Preps for Spacewalk
    Flight engineer Sophie Adenot of ESA (European Space Agency) assists flight engineer Chris Williams of NASA as he tries on his spacesuit, testing its comfort and mobility as well as […]

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