Summary
Satellite company Planet Labs will stop showing images of Iran and the Middle East conflict area due to a request from President Trump's administration. This decision, made to prevent adversaries from using the images, affects the release of satellite data that could pose security risks.
Key Facts
- Planet Labs is withholding satellite images of Iran and conflict areas in the Middle East.
- The decision follows a request from President Donald Trump’s administration.
- Previously, there was a 14-day delay on releasing images from the region.
- The policy applies to imagery dating back to March 9.
- The war began on February 28 with attacks by the US and Israel against Iran.
- Planet Labs will allow image release on a case-by-case basis if it is urgent or in the public interest.
- The company was founded in 2010 by ex-NASA scientists.
- Military uses of satellite technology include target identification and missile tracking.
