Planet Labs is analyzing satellite imagery to monitor construction activity in North Korea.

The entities involved

• Planet Labs →

  American company specializing in satellite imaging of Earth

  • Starlink and SpaceX operate in the satellite imaging sector alongside Planet Labs.Mon 05:59
  • Starlink is leveraging its services for recurring revenue momentum, and SpaceX is being utilized for rideshare launch services.Mon 05:59
• North Korea →

  sovereign state in East Asia

  • An investigation is underway to determine if North Korea caused explosions, coinciding with President Lee Jae Myung's visit to Mexico City.Mon 16:26
  • Ongoing tensions persist along the southern border between Korea and North Korea.Mon 14:47

Related events

• Satellite imagery confirms major military construction and shipyard upgrades in Chongjin, North Korea.Fri 09:00
• Satellite imagery monitored border activity linked to major highway projects along the North Korea-China border.Jul 6
• The government of North Korea is concentrating resources in the capital city, while satellite imagery from China monitors development gaps along the border.Aug 19