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Satellite imaging is now vital for disaster management. But there are dangerous gaps in our systems

  • Anna Marie Brennan, Senior Lecturer in Law, University of Waikato--The Conversation Africa
  • published date: 2026-02-22 19:10:49 UTC

Satellite remote sensing allows rapid, detailed disaster response and planning. But the rules governing who controls and has access to the data aren’t keeping up.

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