Agriculture
Space-based assets have boosted agricultural efficiency and production with improved crop monitoring and precise, autonomous vehicles

Using Space-Based Assets to Address Modern Day Agricultural Challenges
Satellite imagery and weather data enable more accurate yield predictions, which optimizes yield by improving decision-making throughout the season. Crop health is analyzed from spectral satellite imagery in relation to weather, pests, and disease, to empower decision making for mitigation strategies.
Precision agriculture for crop management relies on autonomous vehicles using satellite connectivity and positioning. Common farming machinery already making use of precision agriculture techniques include tractors, harvesters, sprayers, and irrigation optimization. Precision agriculture means that the crop gets what it needs, where and when it needs it.
Essentially, space-based assets have far-reaching applications in addressing the challenges of modern-day farming and offer the chance to increase yield in a time where climate change exacerbates food insecurity for a growing global population.