Feature Story
April 23, 2025
What’s in a number: 6 figures that reveal the power of Earth observation
Wildfires, shifting fault lines, damaged roads, and urban sprawl. Earth observation (EO) satellites track it all — and more — in real time and high resolution. They replace guesswork with hard data from orbit, helping experts across sectors monitor change, act quickly, and plan with confidence. Orbiting just a few hundred kilometers above the planet, EO satellites are equipped with advanced sensors that capture high-resolution images of our planet. From coastlines and croplands to cities and con