All articles tagged with #satellite imagery
BBC Verify's satellite imagery shows extensive damage inside Russia's missile plant in Votkinsk after a Ukrainian long-range strike on February 21, with Zelensky saying the FP-5 Flamingo missile was used and MAIAR analysts concluding the damage is likely the result of that strike; the live coverage also tracks US carrier movements near Iran and debunks AI-generated misinformation about a cartel case.
Satellites from EUMETSAT, GEO-KOMPSAT-2A, and NOAA’s GOES-19 captured striking views of the Feb. 17 annular solar eclipse as the Moon’s shadow crossed Antarctica, highlighting the ring-of-fire and noting a total lunar eclipse will occur on March 3.
NASA’s Earth Observatory reports that Home Reef, a mid-ocean volcano near Tonga, continued erupting from December 2025 into February 2026, expanding its land area by about 8 hectares as lava flows extended the island; satellite data from Landsat 8/9, MODIS, and VIIRS tracked growth and gas plumes, while authorities say the current activity poses low risk to nearby populations.
Satellite imagery and officials indicate the U.S. has deployed dozens of aircraft to bases near Iran and assembled about 12 warships in the Middle East in the past month, signaling preparedness for potential strikes in coming weeks, though no action has been taken yet.
New 2025 satellite images show U.S. bombers and other aircraft at Diego Garcia, underscoring the base’s critical role for operations across the Indo-Pacific, Middle East, and Africa as the U.K. considers transferring sovereignty to Mauritius; Trump blasted the move as a strategic mistake and weakness.
NASA's VIIRS satellite captured a ring-shaped phytoplankton bloom around the Chatham Islands, where nutrient-rich upwelling from the Chatham Rise and the clash of cold Antarctic and warmer subtropical waters fuel rapid algae growth. The vivid greens and blues reveal a seasonal, highly productive marine ecosystem that supports fisheries and marine mammals, though the area is also known for mass strandings tied to its complex oceanography.
Satellite imagery shows the megaberg A-23A, once a stable Antarctic giant, turning blue as meltwater ponds proliferate on its surface and edge melting accelerates. By January 2026 its area has shrunk to about 1,182 sq km as warmer waters and sunlight drive rapid disintegration, with scientists cautioning it may not survive the austral summer and highlighting potential implications for ocean circulation and marine ecosystems.
BBC Verify confirms from online footage and satellite imagery that a crane collapse struck a passenger train in central Thailand near a high‑speed rail construction site, leaving at least 28 dead and about 80 injured among 195 people aboard.
Researchers at Epoch AI are using open-source intelligence, including satellite imagery and legal documents, to map and analyze the growth of datacenters across the US, highlighting their costs, power usage, and ownership, with a focus on the expansion driven by AI industry demands.
Japanese company Synspective has been chosen to provide synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery for Japan's new military satellite constellation, part of a broader trend of using commercial satellites for national security, with a focus on rapid deployment and cost efficiency under a Private Finance Initiative framework.
Satellite images reveal that China is expanding its nuclear warhead manufacturing facilities and accelerating its nuclear capabilities, indicating a significant increase in its nuclear arsenal and ambitions.
Researchers have identified the likely site of Russia's deployment of the nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system in Belarus, specifically at the former Krichev-6 aerodrome, indicating a strategic move that may violate international treaties and serve political purposes to support the Lukashenko regime.
Satellite images confirm the US has seized the Venezuelan-linked oil tanker Skipper off Texas, and ongoing investigations include Ukraine drone strikes and AI misinformation issues.
Jefferies suggests that increasing international demand could drive the next growth phase for a satellite imagery stock, indicating potential opportunities for investors in this sector.
Scientists using 20 years of satellite data have discovered that Earth's seasons are often out of sync across different regions, even neighboring areas, which has significant implications for ecology, evolution, and climate models, highlighting the planet's complex and diverse seasonal patterns.