The Italian Space Agency (ASI) and Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), have signed a contract for the implementation of NASA’s Surface Biology and Geology – Thermal Infrared (SBG-TIR) Earth Observation mission.
The signing of the contract is the result of an agreement signed in 2023 between ASI and NASA for the Surface Biology and Geology – Thermal Infrared mission, marking a significant step in the historic collaboration between the two agencies and demonstrating the value of international synergy in addressing global challenges.
Among the main objectives, the mission aims to provide radiometric and multispectral measurements of terrestrial and aquatic emissions for climate, ecological, and geological analyses, and to support practical applications, such as food security and water management.