satellite imagery

noun

: pictures taken from satellites

They used satellite imagery to see the ice caps.

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Again, consider events in Iran, where press reports suggest that Iran leveraged Chinese commercial companies’ satellite imagery to effectively target US military facilities throughout the Gulf. —

Michael P. Dempsey, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026 Workers are using LiDAR data and satellite imagery to scan the area and assist in rescue efforts, Bongkawong said. —

Britt Clennett, ABC News, 1 June 2026 China’s defense ministry didn’t respond to questions about its nuclear program and the developments revealed in the satellite imagery. —

Reuters, NBC news, 29 May 2026 China’s next-generation supply ship Fresh details about the mysterious vessel emerged last month after defense intelligence firm Janes analyzed commercial satellite imagery captured in March. —

Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 24 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for satellite imagery

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