National security doesn’t need more maps or imagery; it needs measurement

Published on August 10, 2026
Energy infrastructure in Imperial Valley, California, June 16, 2026. Daily, science-grade observation can help governments monitor critical infrastructure and detect change at scale. Credit: EarthDaily Federal

A decade ago, a United States carrier strike group departing San Diego could cross the Pacific with only intermittent detection. China might catch a glimpse — a satellite pass here, […]

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