The first commercial satellite launched 25 years ago-and totally changed the world
Briefly

"Satellite imagery and Earth observation once belonged to the realm of a select few experts. Today, they are accessible to even the earliest-stage, mission-driven startups—transforming how we understand our planet and the impact we have on nature. This technology underpins our AI approaches that detect and predict deforestation and accurately measure the regeneration of forests."
"Ikonos paved the way for Earth observation to flourish in plenty of very helpful applications. We see EO being utilized not just for military purposes but in climate science, urban planning, and disaster response, thus enriching our understanding of our environment."
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