#### Impacted Ecosystem
The following players in ground operations and in the earth observation could benefit from being either an end customer or a partner:
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##### EO Companies
1. **Maxar Technologies** - Maxar is a global leader in Earth Intelligence and Space Infrastructure, offering advanced satellite imagery and geospatial solutions. [Visit Maxar Technologies](https://www.maxar.com/)
2. **Airbus Defence and Space** - Airbus provides Earth observation services through its advanced satellite systems, supporting various applications including environmental monitoring and defense. [Visit Airbus Defence and Space](https://www.airbus.com/defence.html)
3. **Planet Labs** - Planet Labs specializes in small satellites and offers a unique daily imaging service of the entire Earth, providing valuable data for environmental and commercial applications. [Visit Planet Labs](https://www.planet.com/)
4. **Copernicus** - The European Union's Copernicus program provides free and open Earth observation data and services through its Sentinel satellites, promoting environmental monitoring and climate change research. [Visit Copernicus](https://www.copernicus.eu/en)
5. **DigitalGlobe (Now part of Maxar Technologies)** - DigitalGlobe, a subsidiary of Maxar, offers high-resolution satellite imagery and geospatial analytics for a wide range of applications. [Visit DigitalGlobe](https://www.maxar.com/company/digitalglobe)
6. **ICEYE** - ICEYE specializes in synthetic-aperture radar (SAR) technology, offering high-resolution radar imagery for applications like maritime monitoring and disaster management. [Visit ICEYE](https://www.iceye.com/)
7. **BlackSky** - BlackSky provides geospatial intelligence solutions, combining satellite imagery and AI analytics for applications in security, agriculture, and more. [Visit BlackSky](https://www.blacksky.com/)
8. **UrtheCast** - UrtheCast focuses on Earth observation and geospatial data analytics, offering imagery and insights for agriculture, infrastructure, and natural resource management. [Visit UrtheCast](https://www.urthecast.com/)
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