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From Data to Decisions: Aligning for the Space Economy
Space is no longer just a frontier—it’s a marketplace, a battleground, and a lifeline.
Navigating the Era of Synthetic Imagery: Why Trust in Geospatial Data Matters
Discover how OGC’s Integrity, Provenance, and Trust (IPT) framework ensures data reliability, transparency, and accuracy across industries.
Cassie Lee Joins OGC as Chief Innovation Officer
As OGC’s Chief Innovation Officer, Cassie Lee will leverage her expertise in aerospace, emerging technology, and AI to drive innovation and expand the Consortium’s impact.
Calls and Requests
OGC members can submit proposals for COSI Initiatives when a Call for Participation (CFP) or Sponsorship (CFS) is released. Members of the public are also invited to provide feedback on standards, charters, and other consensus-based activities.
OGC looks to adopt openEO as Community Standard; Seeking Public Comment before moving to vote
OGC seeks public comment on adopting openEO API & Processes as Community Standards to unify cloud-based Earth observation data processing. Comments due April 21, 2025.
OGC looks to adopt STAC as Community Standard; Seeking Public Comment before moving to vote
The STAC family of specifications aim to standardize the way geospatial asset metadata is structured and queried.
Public Comment Requested on v2.0 of OGC Geospatial User Feedback Standard
OGC seeks public comment on the Geospatial User Feedback Standard v2.0, which enhances geospatial metadata with user insights. Comments due by April 21, 2025.
