Satellite firm Planet Labs to indefinitely withold Iran war imagery
anigbrowl
37 points
9 comments
April 05, 2026
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Discussion Highlights (3 comments)
generj
If power plants and bridges are targeted, would imagery of that be released “on a case-by-case basis for urgent, mission-critical requirements or in the public interest?” Is there any recourse for the media to seek an exemption? If a hedge fund bought an earth imagery provider and traded on imagery they are “requested” not to release, is that insider trading?
WarOnPrivacy
Not all satellite providers are onboard w/ US Gov's wishes here. MizarVision continues to output war-related satellite intelligence. https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73270 https://xcancel.com/MizarVision
Sabinus
You would think that images of Iran would be permitted, if only to to show the awesome might of the USA and how much they're just about to win/winning/already won etc.