About Us

General Organization of Remote Sensing - A national vision for a sustainable future

About GORS

The General Organization of Remote Sensing was established in 1986 as a government institution specialized in remote sensing and geographic information systems. GORS operates under the Ministry of Communications and Technology and works to provide remote sensing services and products to support sustainable development in Syria.

GORS has specialized staff and laboratories equipped with the latest technologies for processing and analyzing satellite images and producing digital maps. The organization also provides training and technical consulting services in remote sensing.

1986
Established in
200+
Projects
6
Departments

Vision

To be the national reference in remote sensing and its applications

Mission

Providing remote sensing services and data to support sustainable development

Values

The values we believe in and work by

Precision

We are committed to the highest standards of precision in all our work

Transparency

We work with complete transparency with all our partners

Commitment

Committed to serving the nation and society

Collaboration

We believe in the importance of collaboration and teamwork

Our History

Our journey through the years

1986

Establishment

GORS was established as a government organization under the Ministry of Communications and Technology

1990

First Labs

Establishment of the first satellite image processing laboratories

2000

Expansion

Expansion of services to include geographic information systems

2010

Modernization

Modernization of technical infrastructure and introduction of modern technologies

2020

Digital Era

Comprehensive digital transformation and launch of electronic services

Organization Structure

Organization departments and divisions

Agricultural Remote Sensing Department
Geological Remote Sensing Department
Environmental Remote Sensing Department
Geographic Information Systems Department
Training and Qualification Department
Administrative Affairs Department