Space Café Radio Geopolitics - Insights into Humanitarian Missions with NGA's Sandra Auchter

Behind the Scenes with the NGA: Humanitarian Missions and Geospatial Intelligence

Join Torsten Kriening, Publisher at SpaceWatch.Global, in an engaging conversation with Sandra Auchter, head of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) office in Denver, Colorado. Recorded during the 39th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, this episode dives into the mission of the NGA, its role in providing crucial geospatial data for humanitarian efforts, and the integration with other federal agencies. Discover how the NGA leverages satellite imagery and cultural insights to support disaster response, both domestically and internationally, and learn about the collaboration between governmental and non-governmental organizations to provide timely and effective aid. Sandra also shares insights on building public trust and the importance of transparency in the intelligence community.

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Chapters

• 0:00 Space Cafe Radio Geopolitics - Insights into Humanitarian Missions with NGA's Sandra Auchter
• 2:00 Understanding NGA
• 2:58 Roles and Responsibilities of NGA Denver
• 5:01 Humanitarian Missions and Disaster Response
• 10:24 Tools and Technologies in Disaster Response
• 13:05 International Humanitarian Efforts
• 16:59 Building Trust and Transparency