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A BlackSky very high-resolution first light image captured over Sydney International Airport. Credit: BlackSky

U.S. satellite firms look abroad as foreign nations seek ‘sovereign’ eyes in the sky

by Sandra Erwin June 5, 2025June 3, 2025

The move reflects the democratization of space-based Earth observation technology as well as broader geopolitical realignments.

Left: Maxar WorldView Legion image showing a large object under fabric or netting at a dry dock in North Korea, acquired Sept. 10, 2024. Right: Umbra synthetic aperture radar image of the same location one day later. Credit: Maxar and Umbra

From the Magazine

How Earth observation satellite operators are teaming up to tip and cue one another

by Debra Werner May 13, 2025May 8, 2025

Planet signs deal with NATO to supply satellite imagery

by Sandra Erwin August 19, 2024August 19, 2024

Planet Labs gets U.S. Navy contract for maritime surveillance in the Pacific

by Sandra Erwin March 6, 2024March 6, 2024

An imaging spectrometer, which will measure the greenhouse gases methane and carbon dioxide, sits integrated at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in August, before shipment to the Bay Area. The instrument will be integrated into the Tanager-1 satellite over the next several months. Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech

NASA JPL Imaging Spectrometer Ready for Tanager 1 Integration

by SpaceRef September 18, 2023July 15, 2024

Planet Labs

Planet Completes Acquisition of Sinergise; Set to Expand Planet’s Earth Data Platform

by SpaceRef August 15, 2023July 15, 2024

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Planet Partners with the UAE Space Agency to Build Satellite Data-driven Loss and Damage Atlas for Climate Resilience

by SpaceRef May 26, 2023July 15, 2024

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Planet Announces AI Partnerships at GEOINT 2023

by SpaceRef May 22, 2023July 15, 2024

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Planet Completes Acquisition Of Salo Sciences

by SpaceRef January 10, 2023July 15, 2024

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Planet to Launch 36 SuperDove Satellites with SpaceX

by SpaceRef January 2, 2023July 15, 2024

Stellar Dispatch

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Defense Satellites to redefine Global Earth Observation Strategy

CAPSTONE™ Celebrates Three Years of Groundbreaking Achievements in Lunar Navigation and Autonomy

Cambrian Works Announces Upcoming GigRouter Launch to the International Space Station