satellite imagery

noun

: pictures taken from satellites

They used satellite imagery to see the ice caps.

Examples of satellite imagery in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The independent Nusantara Atlas project, which monitors fires using satellite imagery, estimated that nearly 8,960 square kilometers (3,460 square miles) of land had burned by the end of August in Indonesia. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026

They are focused on inspecting what is known as the Taraia Object, a visual anomaly that has been visible in aerial photos dating back to 1938 but was first noticed in satellite imagery in 2020. — Lana Zak, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

During Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, in 2022, Chinese firms provided satellite imagery of the battlefield that helped Russian forces conduct military operations. — Kathleen Curlee, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2026

The Post reviewed scores of strikes and focused on those where satellite imagery of the aftermath was available and damage was evident. — Jarrett Ley, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026