Earth Observation for Parametric Insurance
Parametric insurance now relies on Earth Observation (EO) data to trigger automatic payouts when satellite‑measured variables cross predefined thresholds. The model proved its speed when Mozambique’s government received $5.4 million within days after a drought‑cyclone event, based solely on satellite rain and crop‑health readings. A growing fleet of public and commercial satellites is expanding coverage beyond agriculture to solar farms, ports, forests, mines, and coastal properties. This surge is turning previously uninsurable perils into viable risk products for reinsurers and specialized MGAs.
Earth Observation Weekly Briefing - April 20, 2026
The Earth Observation market saw significant government‑backed activity this week, with LiveEO landing a seven‑digit ESA grant to advance its Twinspector satellite constellation and PlanetiQ securing a $15 million U.S. Air Force STRATFI contract for atmospheric instruments. Vantor announced a strategic...
Earth Observation Weekly Briefing - April 7, 2026
TerraWatch’s April 7 briefing highlights that orbital data centres remain a core Earth observation (EO) business, but their long‑term role is uncertain as edge computing gains traction. The piece outlines how EO providers currently monetize raw satellite imagery through centralized...
The Anatomy of an Earth Observation Use Case
The Earth observation (EO) industry has overused the term “use case,” often conflating raw satellite capabilities with fully operational products. A new 2026 EO Adoption Hype Cycle shows that government‑anchored verticals—defence, disaster response, maritime monitoring—are the only segments reaching the...
Earth Observation Investments: 2025 Review
Earth observation (EO) venture funding reached a record $2 billion in 2025, up 15% from 2024 and surpassing the 2023 peak. Over 90% of the capital flowed into acquisition and intelligence segments, while processing finally recorded meaningful investment. Late‑stage rounds exploded...