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US Control of Space Views
A visual report published by *The New York Times* says pressure from the U.S. government led commercial satellite companies, including Planet Labs and Vantor, to restrict images of large areas of the Middle East. This has reduced journalists’, researchers’ and aid organizations’ ability to independently verify damage and monitor crises. Although the restrictions also covered locations beyond the scope of the U.S. military presence, Iran can obtain similar images through Chinese satellites, raising questions about the restrictions’ effectiveness and their impact on U.S. companies. The report warns that withholding images undermines documentation of abuses, humanitarian work and environmental oversight. It notes that some images of Gaza and southern Lebanon remained unavailable until the beginning of this month, even after Planet Labs lifted some restrictions.
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