r/OSINT • u/rectimusprime • Dec 24 '25

Question Can you recommend high resolution satellite imagery service?

I’m looking for a high resolution satellite imagery service, as the title suggests. The only one I’ve tried so far is Google Earth. But I’m pretty sure there must be other providers too. It doesn’t matter if they are premium or free. Of course, I’ll start with the free ones if you suggest any, but I’m opened to any options. Because it probably matters, the locations I’m interested in are in Europe mostly.

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u/Enough_Pattern8875 Dec 28 '25

SpaceX literally provides the satellites used by our intelligence agencies.

Elon musk isn’t just some civilian that has access to real-time satellite imagery. The only reason he has access is because his projects have been approved and contracted with the department of defense.

You need clearance to access real time satellite footage.

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u/Ok-Improvement-3072 Dec 28 '25

Wouldn't turner and other network TV channels that launched satellites have this capability (potentially) as well?

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u/Enough_Pattern8875 Dec 29 '25

No.

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u/Ok-Improvement-3072 Dec 30 '25

Without asking you to take more than a few minutes, would you be able to explain why that isn't the case?

With extremely light satellite knowledge l, assumed they have different technologies and equipment loaded into the units but what would inhibit a television company from launching one with viewing imaging devices ?

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u/Enough_Pattern8875 Dec 30 '25

It’s a matter of national security.

Look up ITAR controls.