Abstract
A pattern of both competition and cooperation has been formed in the fields of space and Earth observation today. Major space powers and developmental organizations have launched new strategies and programs revealing the development of future space and Earth observation technology. Most nations desire a foothold in space and Earth observation, where competition is always considered to be the theme of future development. At the same time, global environmental change requires all nations to work closely together to monitor and study such change. The four global summits on Earth observation and the establishment of GEOSS have led global Earth observation activities to greater and more effective international cooperation. There is little doubt that the USA and Europe have been the leaders in Earth observation technology. Their present situation and development trends have been detailed in the third and fourth chapters. This chapter will discuss the contributions and development of Earth observation satellites in secondary countries, including Russia, Japan, and Canada.
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