Satellite imagery

President Donald Trump dismissed claims that Russia provided Iran with satellite imagery of U.S. military installations in the Gulf, calling the assistance 'very unimpactful.' Reports suggest Russia and China are supporting Iran through intelligence and potential military equipment, though China denied supplying missiles via Pakistan. Trump's administration acknowledged broader foreign support for Iran but asserted it has not enhanced Tehran's ability to target Americans.

Google rolled back a new AI feature in Google Earth that allowed users to generate visualizations over satellite imagery after researchers and open-source intelligence experts raised concerns about disinformation risks. The company cited policy violations linked to shared generated imagery as a reason for the rollback.

A sanctioned vessel, the Caroline Bezengi, is likely leaking oil near Oman based on satellite imagery analysis and expert assessments. The tanker, which loaded Russian oil in Novorossiysk, last transmitted a signal on June 11 off Yemen's coast.

The US is demanding Iran publicly commit to halting attacks in the Hormuz Strait and abandoning tolls on ships. Washington insists no final agreement will be reached without Iran surrendering uranium, as new satellite images reveal increased activity at Iranian nuclear sites.

Satellite imagery has shown how Venezuela's recent earthquakes altered the Earth's crust, revealing significant terrain shifts. The analysis used space-based lasers to measure these geological changes.

Drones struck energy infrastructure in southern Russia and occupied Crimea overnight, causing fires at the Slavyansk oil refinery and a Crimean power plant. The refinery, a key supplier of fuel for the Russian military and occupied territories, experienced fires at fuel reservoirs and a gas stabilization unit, confirmed by satellite imagery and open-source intelligence.

Everyday investors, including a Star Trek fan, an accountant, and an engineer, earned millions by betting on space before the SpaceX IPO. They engaged in activities like buying satellite imagery, tracking planes, and visiting rocket-launch sites.

Satellite images reveal the transformation of southern Gaza as Israel's military expands control over 70 percent of the territory under Netanyahu's orders.

Comet PanSTARRS will make its closest approach to Earth on April 26. The event can be observed through satellite imagery this weekend.

A study published in Nature reveals significant volatility in Earth's artificial night-time lights between 2014 and 2022, showing frequent brightening and dimming patterns. Satellite data highlights human activity fluctuations, with daily observations capturing these changes. The research underscores the dynamic nature of nighttime illumination trends.