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Kuva Space demonstrates satellite monitoring of illegal poppy cultivation

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Kuva Space released data from a pilot program demonstrating its ability to monitor illegal poppy farming from orbit. The results highlight a potential satellite-based approach for identifying illicit crop cultivation over broad areas without relying solely on ground-based surveillance.

Discovered 2026-09-15T04:35:41.555355-07:00 | 2026-09-15T04:35:41.555355-07:00

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  • Satellite imagery can provide authorities with a scalable means of monitoring illicit cultivation across difficult-to-access areas.
  • The pilot illustrates a potential commercial application for Earth-observation data beyond conventional mapping, defense and environmental monitoring.

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2026-09-15T04:35:41.555355-07:00
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