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What is Persistent Change Monitoring (PCM)? Persistent Change Monitoring (PCM) is an innovative geospatial data tool developed by Maxar Technologies, designed to identify and visualize lasting changes on the Earth's surface. Unlike traditional methods that can be easily confused by seasonal fluctuations or natural variations,

Planet's Advanced Satellite Constellation: A Closer Look Planet Labs operates a sophisticated fleet of satellites that includes the Dove , SkySat and the next-generation Pelican constellations . The Dove satellites, also known as PlanetScope , form the backbone of their imaging capabilities. These compact satellites, each about the size of a shoebox, are designed to capture daily imagery of the Earth’s landmass with a resolution of 3–5 meters per pixel .

The wildfires that swept through Los Angeles are etched in the city's history as some of the most destructive ever recorded. In the wake of these catastrophic events, the true scale of devastation is only now coming into sharp focus.

Satellite images are an indispensable tool for monitoring and documenting the effects of armed conflicts. Thanks to them, we can see the destruction from a bird's-eye view, assess its scale and type. Images from the OnGeo Intelligence service provide the ability to obtain high-quality images from any place on Earth, without the need for registration, which makes them exceptionally accessible and useful in the analysis of crisis situations.

A Strategic Collaboration for Geospatial Intelligence On December 11, 2024, Maxar Intelligence, a global leader in high-resolution imaging and AI-powered geospatial solutions, announced a groundbreaking partnership with Satellogic, a company known for its innovative and cost-efficient Earth observation satellite constellation. This collaboration aims to address the increasing demand for timely, actionable insights in the geospatial intelligence market.

A Technological Leap: Sentinel-1C’s Advanced Capabilities Launched on December 5 , 2024 , aboard a Vega-C rocket from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana , the Copernicus Sentinel-1C satellite wasted no time proving its capabilities. Equipped with a state-of-the-art C-band synthetic aperture radar (SAR) , it captured its first Earth images just 56 hours and 23 minutes after liftoff .

Airbus Advanced Satellite Imaging Technologies Airbus Defence and Space offers both optical imagery and radar imaging solutions tailored to meet diverse user needs. Below, we explore their key satellite systems and technologies: Optical Imagery: Precision and Detail Airbus Defence & Space provides a wide range of Earth Observation (#EO) imagery through both optical and radar technologies .

A New Era for Earth Observation with Sentinel-1C Sentinel-1C is the third satellite in the Sentinel-1 series , which began with Sentinel-1A in 2014. These satellites are equipped with state-of-the-art C-band Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) systems , enabling them to capture high-resolution images of Earth’s surface under any weather or lighting conditions. These features make Sentinel-1 indispensable for applications

A new era of satellite imaging Currently, four of the six planned WorldView Legion satellites are operational. The first pair, launched in May 2024 , entered sun-synchronous orbits alongside Maxar’s existing satellites. These orbits ensure consistent daily imaging by circling Earth’s poles, a configuration ideal for capturing regular, detailed observations at fixed times each day. The second pair, launched in August 2024 , introduced a cutting-edge mid-inclination orbital strategy .

The scale of modern slavery and the role of technology Modern slavery spans continents, industries, and economic classes, encompassing forced labor, debt bondage, and human trafficking. Satellite imagery combined with AI algorithms is revolutionizing efforts to: Identify forced labor sites in remote areas. Map patterns of exploitation. Provide actionable data to authorities and NGOs.