<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>NASA and USGS collaborate to map critical minerals in Western states like California and Nevada.</li><li>High-altitude aircraft and sensors help identify potential mineral sources essential for national security.</li><li>The partnership, known as GEMx, conducts airborne spectroscopic surveys to map North American soil.</li><li>NASA's cutting-edge technology, like AVIRIS-5, aids in detecting minerals crucial for the economy.</li></ul>

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