As demonstrated by the preceding summaries, this special issue cuts
across most of HyspIRI's science objectives. The papers are also a snapshot
of the current state of research being conducted by the hyperspectral
and thermal infrared remote sensing communities. We think
the information gathered in this volume represents a stepping stone
from which the HyspIRI community can move forward technically and
scientifically. We are very pleased to have had the opportunity to oversee
this process, and we hope the discovery and development process
continues to a successful HyspIRI mission.