VLBI GNSS Onsala Sweden
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The Visibility Challenge of Geodesy

Geodesy quietly underpins our modern world - from GNSS navigation to climate monitoring and digital twins. The new article “The Visibility Challenge of Geodesy” in the GIM International Magazine (Issue 4 2025) explores the global infrastructure behind geodesy and highlights initiatives to make it more visible and accessible to surveyors, geomatics professionals, and the wider geospatial community.
GGOS IberAtlantic School 2025
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Highlights from 1st GGOS IberAtlantic Summer School

The Yebes Observatory hosted GGOS IberAtlantic’s inaugural Summer School on space geodesy for early-career researchers from Spain and Portugal. Over five days, participants explored GNSS, VLBI, SLR, and gravimetry through theoretical and hands-on sessions, while cultural activities fostered collaboration. The event successfully strengthened geodetic skills, inspired scientific vocations, and built networks across the Ibero-Atlantic region.
Geodesy Cartoon Competition
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Geodesy Cartoon Competition

Join the Geodesy Cartoon Competition and turn complex science into creative, engaging visuals. Whether you're a scientist or an artist, this is your chance to make geodesy fun and accessible. Win up to 900€, gain international visibility, and help others understand why geodesy matters. Open to all!
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Satellite Laser Ranging – How SLR Powers Geodesy

Discover Satellite Laser Ranging (SLR) – lasers from ground stations measure satellite and Moon positions with millimeter precision. SLR supports the Terrestrial Reference Frame, tracks Earth rotation, tectonic motion, improves gravity and sea level models, and tests relativity. Explore the science behind these precision measurements in our Geodesy Cartoon.
Africa Workshop
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South African National Geodesy Workshop

South Africa, with a rich geodetic history, faces fragmented efforts. A National Geodesy Workshop aims to unite stakeholders, enhance coordination, and align with the UN's GGRF agenda—establishing a National Geodesy Working Group to support national development and global collaboration in geodesy.
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Call for IAG proposals – IUGG Support Program of Scientific Meetings in 2026

The IUGG invites proposals for support of selected scientific meetings in 2026, including workshops, schools, and symposia. Submissions via IAG must be sent by 10 September 2025 to IAG-Office. Meetings should be scientifically relevant, internationally oriented, inclusive, and multi-disciplinary.
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GGOS Days 2025 – Invitation

Join us for GGOS Days 2025, held 1–5 September in Rimini, Italy, alongside the IAG2025 Scientific Assembly. Discover the latest GGOS achievements and challenges, connect with the community, and access contributions later in the GGOS Cloud.
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Geodesy Virtual School 2025 – Summary

The 2025 Geodesy Virtual School focused on reference frames and Earth system monitoring, held in five free online sessions coordinated from Argentina with support from SIRGAS, IAG, IUGG, and others. It featured 37 instructors and global participation, especially from the Americas. All lectures, in English or Spanish with subtitles, are available online, promoting inclusive, high-quality geodetic training worldwide.
Geodesy Cartoon
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Lost Without Geodesy

What happens if geodesy disappears? Phones, planes, and warning systems would fail. Our cartoon “Lost Without Geodesy” shows how vital this invisible science is. Geodesy powers GNSS, enabling precise positioning, earthquake monitoring, sea level studies, and more. Without it, GNSS would drift and global systems would collapse.
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GGOS at #AGU25 – Call for Abstracts

Join GGOS at #AGU25 (15–19 Dec 2025, New Orleans) for Session G004 on geodesy’s role in Earth system monitoring. Share your research on geodetic techniques, climate applications, reference frames, and more. Help shape global collaboration in geoscience! Submit your abstract by 30 July 2025.