"NASA's JPL Imaging Spectrometer Set for Tanager 1 Integration"

NASA JPL has handed off the imaging spectrometer to the Carbon Mapper Coalition for integration onto the Tanager 1 hyperspectral satellite. This instrument will allow the satellite to detect and quantify point source emissions of methane and carbon dioxide, marking a major milestone in understanding global greenhouse gas emissions. The Pelican Program is also progressing, with the first Tech Demo (TD1) fully built and expected to launch later this year. The Early Access Program (EAP) is collaborating with users to understand the value of hyperspectral data in various industries. Tanager 1 and Tanager 2 are expected to launch in 2024.