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What Is Aerial Photography? Aerial photography involves taking images of the Earth’s surface from aircraft, drones, or other flying platforms. These photos are captured using high-resolution cameras or sensors, usually from a few hundred meters to several kilometers above the ground. Because aerial images are taken from lower altitudes than satellites, they capture much finer detail - you can see individual buildings, vehicles, and even small terrain features.

The European Space Agency has released the first data from the Sentinel-4 satellite - a new “cosmic air quality guardian” monitoring key pollutants like NO2, SO2, and ozone across Europe and North Africa. The mission marks a major step forward in real-time environmental monitoring and public health protection.

Vantor, formerly Maxar Intelligence, marks a new era in satellite Earth Observation with its AI-powered Tensorglobe platform. By delivering real-time geospatial intelligence and advanced analytics, Vantor redefines the industry, moving beyond imagery to actionable insights for defense, commercial, and global applications.

Why Dive into Historical Satellite Archives? Satellite imagery isn't just for the present; it's a time machine for landscapes. OnGeo Intelligence draws from vast global archives, including commercial and open-source constellations like Sentinel-2, to deliver cloud-free scenes from years past. Whether you're a farmer assessing crop history, an urban planner mapping development, or an environmentalist studying deforestation, these reports help you visualize "before and after" scenarios.

Europe is preparing to launch Sentinel-1D aboard Ariane 6 on November 4, 2025 — a next-generation radar satellite ensuring the continuity of Copernicus Earth observation data and advancing Europe’s autonomous access to space.

In satellite Earth Observation, pixels alone don’t tell the full story. Metadata - the structured information describing when, where, and how an image was captured - transforms raw imagery into meaningful geospatial data. From accurate geolocation and temporal context to cloud cover filtering and spectral calibration, metadata is the backbone of reliable analysis and integration across EO platforms.

Super Typhoon Ragasa has devastated Southeast Asia. Taiwan, Hong Kong, southern China, and Vietnam grappling with floods, injuries, and massive destruction. Rescue operations continue as communities work to recover from one of 2025’s most powerful storms. Satellite Imagery reveals devastation.

Israel flattens Gaza City neighborhoods with military force Military operations across Gaza City have targeted high-rise infrastructure, with approximately 50 buildings demolished within a 48-hour period. Defense Minister Israel Katz characterized the campaign as striking with an "iron fist" against designated terrorist infrastructure. Combined air and ground operations have systematically cleared entire residential blocks through coordinated strikes and mechanical demolition.

Searching for satellite imagery from a specific timeframe? OnGeo Intelligence offers intuitive access to satellite image archives from all over the globe. Find out how to explore high-quality satellite imagery and put it to work for your projects.