Use + Remix

satellite technology

Sophisticated satellite imagery paints a new picture of war. : Michael Joiner, 360info

Backgrounder: 443 words

As the world watches the satellite images of the Ukraine war, we examine the opportunities and threats of our dependence on satellite and remote-sensing imagery.

5 perspectives

6 perspectives
Special Report

Eyes in the wartime sky

As the world watches the satellite images of the Ukraine war, we examine the opportunities and threats of our dependence on satellite and remote-sensing imagery

Conflict
Destruction of homes is a wartime tactic to displace populations. : Petros Giannakouris

A new automated analysis of satellite imagery can reveal the extent of building destruction in conflict zones, providing vital information for humanitarian aid.

Eyes in the wartime sky

Machines are learning to track wartime destruction

A new automated analysis of satellite imagery can reveal the extent of building destruction in conflict zones, providing vital information for humanitarian aid.

Conflict
Constellations of small satellites will improve many services, but also obscure our view of the stars : Martin Bernardi

Article: 1099 words
Processions of small satellites obscuring the sky have provoked the ire of astronomers, but their potential for humanity is enormous.

Final Frontiers

Small satellites take to the skies

Processions of small satellites obscuring the sky have provoked the ire of astronomers, but their potential for humanity is enormous.

Conflict