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Planet Labs extends Middle East satellite image release to 14 days to prevent enemy use of high-res data amid conflict.
Planet Labs has extended its delay in releasing Middle East satellite imagery to 14 days to prevent adversaries from using high-resolution data to target U.S. and allied forces amid ongoing regional conflict.
The move, affecting Iran, Gulf States, and active war zones, follows a prior 96-hour delay and is intended to limit tactical misuse.
The company consulted experts but did not confirm if a government directive prompted the change.
Competitor Vantor also enforces stricter access controls during conflicts, acting independently without government mandates.
Both firms play key roles in providing geospatial data for conflict reporting where on-the-ground access is limited.
Planet Labs extiende la liberación de imágenes de satélite de Oriente Medio a 14 días para evitar el uso enemigo de datos de alta resolución en medio de conflictos.