satellite imagery
noun
: pictures taken from satellites
They used satellite imagery to see the ice caps.
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In late January, NASA published satellite imagery capturing ice on the Hudson River and other waterways around New York City during a prolonged freeze, while city ferries suspended operations due to ice buildup, highlighting the season’s volatility.
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Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The assessment, based on satellite imagery and technical analysis, marks a significant escalation in the ongoing West Asia conflict and raises fresh concerns about nuclear infrastructure in the region.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
The briefing did not include evidence of the Russian satellite imagery or specify how Ukraine became aware of it, and NBC News was unable to verify its accuracy.
—Charlene Gubash, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
Zelensky again criticized the sanctions relief on Saturday, claiming that Russian intelligence was helping Iran target locations with satellite imagery.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
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Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The assessment, based on satellite imagery and technical analysis, marks a significant escalation in the ongoing West Asia conflict and raises fresh concerns about nuclear infrastructure in the region.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
The briefing did not include evidence of the Russian satellite imagery or specify how Ukraine became aware of it, and NBC News was unable to verify its accuracy.
—Charlene Gubash, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
Zelensky again criticized the sanctions relief on Saturday, claiming that Russian intelligence was helping Iran target locations with satellite imagery.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
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“Satellite imagery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satellite%20imagery. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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