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Planet, the satellite imaging company known for open access to high-res imagery, quietly blocked views of the Middle East during U.S. airstrikes on Iran—claiming government pressure over national security fears. Though they later released most data, new restrictions returned in July as bombing resumed. This move strained their mission of transparency, pitting their original ethos against lucrative defense contracts. Similar actions by rival Vantor underscore how U.S. military reliance on private space firms creates ethical and operational dilemmas. The episode explores the tension between innovation, security, and public accountability in the commercial space industry.

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