Maxar Technologies
Commercial satellite imagery provider
Episodes
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#5338: Iran Is Rebuilding Parchin. Again.Satellite imagery shows Iran rebuilding the Taleghan Two site at Parchin for the second time in 18 months — this time under a tarp. -
#3919: When Militants Want You to Watch Their TrainingHezbollah and Hamas don't hide their military drills from satellites. They broadcast them. Here's why. -
#3623: How to Hide an Airbase in Plain SightFrom secret Israeli desert runways to modern camouflage — how militaries hide airstrips from satellites. -
#3383: How the IAEA Watches Iran When the Door Is LockedIran has locked out inspectors. Here's how the IAEA still tracks its nuclear program through forensic evidence and satellite imagery. -
#3336: Why "Entombed" Uranium Won't Stay BuriedIran's enriched uranium is "entombed" after strikes — but debris removal, tunneling, and seismic risks make recovery likely. -
#3179: Counting Lights to Measure Empty SkyscrapersHow researchers and citizens use window light counts to estimate real building occupancy. -
#3176: Why Hilltops Still Win Modern WarsElevation isn't just about visibility — it's about radar horizons, electronic warfare, and ballistic physics. -
#3133: How China Built 350+ Nuclear Silos in 5 YearsSatellite imagery reveals China's rapid nuclear buildup—350+ silos since 2021 and a fivefold warhead increase in 16 years. -
#2724: How Sanctions Actually Trap a CompanyHow the US Treasury freezes assets, isolates firms, and makes the world enforce its rules. -
#2394: How SITREPs Cut Through Geopolitical NoiseLearn how military-grade SITREP formats filter chaos into actionable intel—without the punditry. -
#1790: The Paradox of Hyper-Visible IsolationSatellite imagery maps the Amazon while tribes choose to remain isolated. Discover the truth behind the "Stone Age" myth and the threats they face. -
#1624: The Missile Is a Genius, the Folder Is an IdiotWhy does the world’s most advanced military hit an elementary school that anyone can find on Google Maps? -
#1590: Why OSINT Maps Outperform the Nightly NewsDiscover how OSINT and specialized think tanks are replacing legacy media to provide high-fidelity reporting on modern global conflicts. -
#1521: How Journalists Use Sun Shadows to Catch Fake NewsHow do newsrooms verify a missile strike in a "black box" scenario? Discover the forensic tools fighting digital disinformation. -
#1470: Beyond the Fog: Navigating the Iranian Data DelugeLearn how to filter the noise of geopolitical collapse as the Iranian state fractures and the Strait of Hormuz falls silent. -
#1430: The Orbital Myth: The Real Tech Behind Satellite TaskingForget Hollywood's "enhance" button. Discover the reality of orbital mechanics, pixel bidding wars, and why satellites can't actually loiter. -
#1327: The Hidden Giants: Beyond the CIA and FBIForget James Bond. In 2026, the real secrets are found in satellite swarms and AI-driven data centers. -
#1181: Can North Korea Survive High-Resolution Reality?In an age of high-res satellites and digital leaks, the world’s most reclusive state is becoming its most transparent. -
#1091: Why Your Smartphone Is a Better Spy Than a SatelliteHow does a smartphone photo bridge the "BDA Gap"? Explore why ground-level intel is the new frontline of modern warfare. -
#993: The Orbital Shell Game: How Iran Hides Missile Cities From SatellitesExplore how Iran hides massive missile bases under 500 meters of rock and why modern satellites struggle to find them. -
#952: Can Amateur Sleuths Outsmart the CIA?Explore how OSINT evolved from a niche hobby into a billion-dollar industry that rivals state intelligence agencies in the modern age. -
#905: The 3 AM Siren: The Science of Nighttime Missile AttacksWhy do sirens always wail at 3 AM? Discover the high-stakes game of orbital mechanics and satellite blind spots behind nighttime missile strikes. -
#788: Dark Ships: The High-Stakes World of Maritime TrackingDiscover how OSINT investigators use satellite radar and AIS data to track "dark" ships and massive aircraft carriers across the open ocean. -
#582: The Grey Zone War Already Raging in OrbitHerman and Corn explore the "grey zone" of space, from high-res spy satellites to the terrifying reality of orbital "death hugs." -
#569: The End of the Blur: High-Res Satellites over IsraelFrom 2-meter blurs to 40cm clarity: Herman and Corn explore how shifting satellite laws are changing the face of Israeli security. -
#567: When AI Sees Through Your LiesHow do you hide a nuclear site from a satellite that sees everything? Explore the high-tech game of orbital cat and mouse and the AI that tracks it. -
#208: The Democratization of Satellite EspionageHerman and Corn explore how AI and advanced satellites are stripping away the fog of war, from tracking footprints to seeing through clouds. -
#207: The End of Secrecy: How OSINT is Redefining IntelligenceExplore how hobbyists and satellites are revolutionizing intelligence, from tracking tanks on TikTok to high-res commercial space imagery.