NASA's Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition program has officially approved data from Satellogic's NewSat constellation, including Mark IV and Mark V sensors, for scientific use. Their detailed assessment of 60 images from 2021-2025 found strong radiometric accuracy and solid geometric performance, with Mark IV sensors rated "Excellent." Following NASA's recommendations, Satellogic has updated its data processing, and further evaluations are underway. This endorsement boosts confidence in commercial satellite data for Earth science research and signals ongoing collaboration between NASA and private space ventures.
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