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Hyperspectral, the new frontier of geospatial intelligence, part 1: Washington looks for ways to beat Beijing

The Tanager-1 hyperspectral observation satellite was launched by Planet on 16 August.
The Tanager-1 hyperspectral observation satellite was launched by Planet on 16 August. © Planet
After satellite launches over the summer and with more expected later this year, hyperspectral space intelligence is entering a phase of heightened competition between Washington and Beijing. Intelligence Online examines the technical and geostrategic intricacies. [...]
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