U.S. satellite firms look abroad as foreign nations seek ‘sovereign’ eyes in the sky

Published on June 5, 2025
A BlackSky very high-resolution first light image captured over Sydney International Airport. Credit: BlackSky

The move reflects the democratization of space-based Earth observation technology as well as broader geopolitical realignments.

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