Technological developments allow satellite imagery simpler and quicker to use than ever before. A growing number of companies are having their data accessible free of charge: in 2008, the United States Geological Survey made free-to-use data from its Landsat satellites, contributing to a major increase in the usage of satellite data for scientific and industrial purposes. The European Space Agency has now introduced a focus on free and transparent data for the Copernicus program.
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Startling developments in satellite imaging technology have left privacy advocates concerned about 24-hour monitoring over the last 10 years. Commercial satellite imagery, for instance, is effective enough to see a vehicle, but, it is not required to be sufficiently detailed to recognize the make and model. But innovations may soon avoid the rules of the government.
What is commercial satellite imaging?
Besides the many government-managed earth-observing satellites, several commercial earth-watchi
