New Zealand and NASA Launch Earth Observation Partnership

New Zealand and NASA have taken a significant step forward in their collaborative efforts to advance Earth observation science. This new phase of the New Zealand-NASA Research Partnership aims to support New Zealand’s economic growth through innovation, capability building, and global partnerships.

Five New Zealand project teams will receive NZ$5.6 million in government funding over the next 3 years to collaborate with NASA. These initiatives will leverage New Zealand’s scientific talent and NASA’s cutting-edge technology, including satellite data, hyperspectral imaging, and advanced analytics tools. NASA is contributing approximately NZ$1.9 million in direct staff time to support mission planning, data processing, and machine learning.

Following earlier feasibility studies, this second phase of the NZ–NASA partnership focuses on delivering real-world impact by supporting resilience, sustainability, and innovation on a global scale.

For further information about the projects, visit the MBIE website:

Catalyst: Strategic – New Zealand – NASA Joint Research Programme in Earth Observation