NASA, USDA Sign Agreement Advancing Earth Science, Agriculture

Cooperation Agreement

NASA and the USDA signed a Memorandum of Understanding to cooperate in Earth observation, geospatial analytics, and advanced data technologies. This agreement was signed to support the USDA's data modernization plan for United States agriculture.

Purpose

The purpose of the cooperation agreement is to use NASA's advanced sensing, computing, and analytical capabilities to support the USDA's data modernization plan.

Scientific Significance

The cooperation agreement provides new insights into Earth observation and geospatial analysis, and will contribute to the development of the agricultural sector.