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. Indeed, Earth observation data is taking so long to be received, processed and distributed that it is degrading, losing its value and, in some cases, becoming unusable.
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