satellite imagery
Coverage of satellite imagery in the Nexus archive.
- US demanding Iran publicly vow to stop attacks in Hormuz and forswear tolls on ships
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.
- Space Lasers Show How Venezuela’s Earthquakes Reshaped the Earth’s Crust
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.
- Drone Strikes Ignite Fires at Russia’s Slavyansk Refinery and Crimean Power Plant
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.
- These ‘nerds’ earned millions betting on space years before the SpaceX IPO made it cool
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 imagery shows erasure of southern Gaza as Israel expands control
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 approaches Earth on April 26. Here's how to catch it in satellite imagery this weekend
Comet PanSTARRS will make its closest approach to Earth on April 26. The event can be observed through satellite imagery this weekend.
- Satellite imagery reveals increasing volatility in human night-time activity
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.