Featured USGIF Seeks Proposals for GEOINT 2019 Lightning Talks

Innovation

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Interview with NGA Director Robert Cardillo

NGA Director Robert Cardillo shares his vision for the future

by Kristin Quinn | Dec 2, 2014

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Interview with Former NGA Director Long

Letitia Long reflects on her time at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

by Kristin Quinn | Dec 2, 2014

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Conveying Consequence

Letitia Long reflects on her time at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency; Robert Cardillo shares his vision for the future

by Kristin Quinn | Dec 2, 2014

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Fostering Innovation

Tackling the challenge of accelerating innovation

by Keith J. Masback, USGIF CEO | Nov 29, 2014

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USGIF Working Groups

Building More Affordable and Resilient Space Systems

USGIF establishes SmallSat Working Group

by Lindsay Tilton Mitchell | Nov 28, 2014

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Signed, Sealed, Delivered

SmallSat pioneer Skybox Imaging wants to change the way people view the world

by USGIF | Sep 9, 2014

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West Coast Geospatial Tech

A booming geospatial industry has emerged from a confluence of creativity and opportunity

by Andre Doumitt | Mar 13, 2014

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10 Years

Reflections on the past decade and the role of USGIF

by Keith J. Masback, USGIF CEO | Mar 12, 2014

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Failure to Launch

The opportunities and challenges in the SmallSat launch market

by Kristin Quinn | Mar 11, 2014

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The Maturation of SmallSats

SmallSats hold tremendous potential for the commercial realm and federal government

by Kristin Quinn | Mar 7, 2014

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