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ScienceMay 14, 2026

Why Earth observation data is getting stuck in orbit

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Why Earth observation data is getting stuck in orbit.

Why Earth observation data is getting stuck in orbit With the proliferation of Earth observation satellites in orbit, the increasing sophistication of sensors and surging demand for imagery and geospatial intelligence across a growing number of sectors, it is no surprise that more data is now collected than ever before.

But what is perhaps surprising is that the main obstacle to the smooth operation and development of this system lies not in space, but on the ground.

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