The rapid growth of the space economy is marked by an increase in satellite launches, now valued at over $570 billion, predominantly driven by private commercial interests.
In response to conflict, Ukrainian startups like ICEYE are leveraging Synthetic Aperture Radar technology to provide crucial intelligence, leading to over 1500 successful military strikes against Russian targets.
SAR technology, which constructs ground images from microwave signals, has applications beyond military use, including environmental monitoring and climate change assessments.
The 'People's Satellite' initiative showcases how accessible space technology can effectively support military operations, with Ukrainian forces capturing thousands of images of enemy objects for tactical advantages.
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