Despite its huge potential, the $6.8 billion Earth observation industry continues to struggle to establish a sustainable and scalable business model. New space companies are eager to democratize the vast quantities of Earth imagery data now available, but they struggle to monetize these assets effectively.

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Jarkko Antila is the CEO of the Finnish hyperspectral microsatellite and AI-powered insights company Kuva Space. He has a master’s degree in space technology and a long background in deep-tech entrepreneurship, with a proven track record in product...