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Satellite firm Planet Labs to indefinitely withhold Iran war images
Planet Labs said it will withhold imagery dating back to March 9 and that it expects the policy to remain in effect until the conflict ends.
TL;DR
- Planet Labs will indefinitely withhold satellite imagery of Iran and the Middle East.
- The decision complies with a request from the U.S. government.
- This expands upon a previous 14-day delay on imagery of the region.
- The restriction aims to prevent adversaries from using satellite imagery to attack the U.S. and its allies.
- Imagery dating back to March 9 will be withheld, with the policy expected to last until the conflict ends.
- Planet Labs will implement a 'managed distribution' system for images that do not pose a safety risk.
- Other satellite providers like Vantor have also implemented access controls during geopolitical conflicts.