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A Global Stocktake on Electricity Access and Gaps From NASA Black Marble Nighttime Lights

Using corrected nighttime lights from NASA's Black Marble, researchers mapped a decade of global electrification to show worldwide changes over time. The data reveals areas where access to electricity is growing, where gaps persist, and how satellite data can guide the support of communities in need.

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    Twilio.org and NASA Lifelines Launch Crisis Readiness Accelerator in Colombia 

    NASA Lifelines and Twilio.org are thrilled to announce the launch of a new Crisis Readiness Accelerator in Colombia, designed to harness the power of satellite data and digital communications to strengthen humanitarian response and resilience.  Backed by Twilio’s technology and grant funding, the accelerator will support interdisciplinary teams working on local use cases, like earthquake […]
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    VIDEO: Bridging Earth Science and Humanitarian Response with NASA Lifelines

    Learn how NASA Lifelines is strengthening humanitarian efforts by bridging the gap between Earth scientists and humanitarians. This program creates collaboration across disciplines, connecting experts worldwide to unlock the potential of satellite data.
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    Orbit to Impact: A Day of Humanitarian Earth Observation

    From mapping overnight floods to monitoring wildfire spread and supporting conflict response, this blog offers a glimpse into how Earth observation scientists use satellite data to guide humanitarian action around the world.
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    Earth Observation Methodologies for Humanitarian Applications

    This guide provides an overview of the Earth observation (EO) methodologies that play a crucial role in humanitarian efforts by providing data and analytical tools to monitor climate, environmental changes, and disaster impacts.
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    Ready for Impact Eligibility Criteria

    The NASA Lifelines Ready for Impact Challenge requires lead organizations to be legally registered entities with a minimum annual operating budget of USD $500,000, and partnerships can include up to three organizations.
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    Speed Dating Research Briefs September 2025

    Our September 2025 Virtual Speed Dating Event pairs humanitarians and Earth scientists to tackle shelter, damage, and displacement, guided by briefs on unmapped facilities, impact updates, and displacement signals.