
Geodesy for Safer Societies: Join the GGOS Topical Meeting on Geohazards
Com3, GGOS, 📅 Event UpdateJoin the GGOS Topical Meeting on Geohazards on 2 October 2026 in Gävle or online. Explore how GNSS, InSAR and other geodetic techniques support hazard monitoring, early warning and safer societies. Participation is free. Registration required.

Geodesy in Action: GNSS and InSAR Reveal Coseismic Deformation in Venezuela
Com1, Com3, Com4, IGS, 🌍 Geodesy NewsIntroduction
On June 24, 2026, north-central Venezuela was struck by two major earthquakes less than one minute apart. Preliminary USGS solutions reported an Mw 7.2 event at 22:04:34 UTC and an Mw 7.5 event at 22:05:11 UTC, followed by an M…

In Memoriam: Professor Byron D. Tapley (1933–2026)
IAG, 📰 General NewsProfessor Byron Tapley (1932–2026), pioneer of space geodesy and GRACE Principal Investigator, passed away. He transformed Earth observation and satellite gravimetry. His scientific leadership, mentorship and legacy shaped generations worldwide.

Celebrating 160 Years Chair of Higher Geodesy at TU Wien
Other, 📅 Event UpdateTU Wien marked 160 years since Josef Herr’s appointment as first professor of Higher Geodesy and Spherical Astronomy with a homecoming event for about 70 former colleagues and students.

TIGER Symposium in Geodesy 2026 – Programme online and early-bird deadline approaching
Com3, GGOS, IERS, 📅 Event UpdateWe would like to inform you that the programme of the TIGER Symposium in Geodesy 2026 is now available online: TIGER 2026. A general overview can be found on the website: Programme
In addition, the deadline for in-person early-bird registration…



