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From orbit, NASA satellites witness Earth’s full daily rhythm—from sunrise to midnight storms to polar night. These instruments capture air quality, vegetation, rainfall, soil moisture, and glacial change in real time, offering a global perspective that helps us respond to crises, monitor environmental shifts, and protect the systems we depend on.

This guide helps humanitarian decision-makers assess whether and how to use satellite data in their work. It offers a structured framework and real-world case studies to support informed, ethical, and impactful decisions.

This 27-minute highlight reel captures top moments from the NASA Lifelines Ready for Impact pitch showcase, featuring all presenting teams and funder panelists

The Earth Science Review Board (ESRB) Process Overview explains the process and structure of the board, detailing how humanitarian funders can engage with Earth science experts for program reviews. It outlines participant roles, expectations, and the review process, including the submission of cases, expert selection, and the board meeting structure.

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.

The 2024 Ready for Impact Pitch Guide is designed to help organizations scale Earth science innovations by providing a platform to pitch at SatSummit 2024. Participants refine their scaling strategies, gain expert insights, and connect with funders. The guide emphasizes crafting a compelling narrative that links satellite data to humanitarian crises.