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Gilberto Camara - Brazil's Fight Against Deforestation; Politics & Open Data - MBM#61

Minds Behind Maps

CHAPTER

Evolution of Commercial Earth Observation Companies

The chapter explores the transition from public satellite programs to private commercial Earth observation companies like Planet and Airbus. It delves into the challenges of data accessibility with private companies putting data behind paywalls, impacting developing countries. The discussion also touches on the historical background, government contracts, competitive nature of image acquisition, financial challenges, and the importance of data utilization in policy-making.

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