It's time for another monthly satellite imagery update of the launch sites at Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral including SLS on the launch pad and multiple pads under construction. View on @soaratlas.bsky.social: soaratlas.com/maps/140560

Wuhan, China 1965: tinyurl.com/3582vwkr

Can you believe this is even the same area? Yining, China in 1967! Direct map link: tinyurl.com/bdeszv5s

The full static image is now on @soaratlas.bsky.social: soaratlas.com/maps/140487

I tasked the UMBRA-10 satellite over LC-39B to capture SLS on the pad. The capture lasted 33 seconds (2026-01-20 04:20:43 - 4:21:16 UTC) so here it is turned into a short video.

One more added to the pile. Vandenberg SFB on December 12, 2025.

After being distracted by other tasks for a few weeks, I'm finally processing my scan @umbra.space SAR images and uploading them for all to enjoy. They uploading to @soaratlas.bsky.social now soaratlas.com/profile/spac... And will be embedded on my site soon spacefromspace.com/satellite-im...

🚀This incredible satellite image shows NASA’s SLS rocket rolling out to Launch Complex 39. The full map can be explored here: tinyurl.com/mr2u387k Credit to Harry Stranger for this amazing find! #SLS #NASA #Space #RocketLaunch #Satellite #LaunchComplex39

It gets much, much better! Airbus' Pleiades NEO 3 satellite captured 30cm resolution imagery of SLS rolling out to the pad today at 16:24:26 UTC. Incredible imagery! I've uploaded the full capture to @soaratlas.bsky.social: soaratlas.com/maps/140457

Well that's damn cool. Sentinel-2B caught SLS on it's way to 39B today at 16:05:09 UTC.

Gonna try something cool with this chonker on the pad this coming week 🛰️

Sentinel-1 captured floods currently affecting part of Queensland, Australia. I processed the imagery using a script by @sergioajv1.bsky.social (see: github.com/smaprs/satel...) Full interactive version on my alt @soaratlas.bsky.social account: soaratlas.com/maps/140411?...

This map of Kazan, Russia from 1984 gives us a glimpse into its growth, captured by a spy satellite. After the Soviet era, Kazan became a dynamic economic, cultural, and financial hub. Explore the full 1984 map: tinyurl.com/ysxw8kv3 #Russia #Kazan

I was preparing social media friendly version of this amazing KH-7 satellite capture over Kunming, China from May 23, 1967 and noticed what appears to be scars left behind by landslides. I'm no expert on landslides so if anyone knows someone please pass this on to them! More below

A little secret, but this comes from my anonymous alt account on Soar which is essentially just a place where I play around with processing large satellite imagery scenes in very high resolution. Even though they're 'experimental' in my mind, I hope they're useful! soaratlas.com/profile/811d...

Getting back into the flow of things. Also, the QT6 version of QGIS is super nice. Some subtle changes that make things a bit easier for me personally

The latest capture of my monthly satellite imagery updates of the Space Coast launch pads. Capture time: 2026-01-04 19:53:14 UTC. Interactive copy on @soaratlas.bsky.social: soaratlas.com/maps/140318

December 25, 1965. A rare satellite image showing LC-39B still under construction at Kennedy Space Center. Taken by a KH-4A CORONA spy satellite.

Here is my Space Review article. 5000 words about the 1970s dispute between the CIA and the Air Force over the range of the Backfire bomber. A lot of declassified sources and a lot of shoe leather went into this. thespacereview.com/article/5126/1

My next Space Review article will be bout CIA head Bill Colby, USAF intelligence head George Keegan, satellite reconnaissance, and the Backfire bomber.

Taken 57 years ago today on December 15, 1968, this KH-4A CORONA spy satellite image shows the first flight article N1 rocket on the launch pad. spacefromspace.com/declassified...

How much has Riyadh transformed over the decades? 🛰️ Take a look, a 1984 spy-satellite map compared to today. Direct link to map: tinyurl.com/5t34jm8b

(Most) Commercial satellite imaging companies post online like "Come buy our amazing data!" and then ignore you or push you away when you actually want to work with them. 🤷

Taken 58 years ago today, this KH-4B CORONA spy satellite image is the earliest satellite capture (to my knowledge) of a soviet N1 rocket, in this case a prototype, on the launch pad at Baikonur Cosmodrome. spacefromspace.com/declassified...

Our Satellite Tab on Soar just got an upgrade! Easy, quick, satellite imagery made for everyone: soaratlas.com/satellites 🛰 Faster access: no need to choose your satellite provider ✨ Cleaner design: with the best info you need ⚙ Hover over filters for instant, clear descriptions

La Paz, Bolivia in 1967 compared to the current imagery via Google. spacefromspace.com/declassified...

A pretty cool shot from a KH-9 HEXAGON spy satellite of an airplane inflight (I think) 50km NW of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on July 17, 1984.

Baikal 1, located close to the Semipalatinsk test site, Kazakhstan. Captured by a KH-7 GAMBIT spy satellite on May 28, 1967. More info: www.armscontrolwonk.com/archive/2032...

The first capture is down and it's pretty neat! Being able to capture the entire coastal section of Cape Canaveral SFS & Kennedy Space Center is one swoop is very useful.

A view of the landing pad and surrounding area as captured by UMBRA-09 @ 2025-12-06 15:19:05 UTC. Full image on @soaratlas.bsky.social: soaratlas.com/maps/140112

My new article is up: thespacereview.com/article/5111/1

I just tasked my first two Umbra 'Scan' captures. I'll definitely share the results when they come through! This is something I've been looking forward to for a long time. umbra.space/remote-sensi... Very grateful to Umbra for continuing to give me access to their platform.

If you want to georeference maps or imagery without needing to dive into more complex software like QGIS, I'd recommend checking this out. #gischat

A satellite image of an Ariane 4 upper stage in orbit that was launched 26 years ago. Via HEO & BlackSky on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/posts/high-e...

A very high resolution satellite image of Landspace's Zhuque-3 rocket on its launch pad the day before it launched. Captured 2025-12-02 04:27:10 UTC.

My new article (1 of 2) is now up. Blowing up an ASAT plane: thespacereview.com/article/5112/1

Spy satellite art spacefromspace.com/declassified...

Using state-of-the-art camera systems mounted on aircrafts, Detail Earth will capture select areas of Australia and South-East Asia in unprecedented detail, down to 5cm per pixel. Read more: buff.ly/TGeTqi8 The first sample imagery is live now on Soar for everyone to explore: buff.ly/h0DJiTQ

We’re excited to partner with Detail Earth as we build the world’s largest atlas. Press Release: buff.ly/tm5ZnTo Their next-gen aerial imagery will capture Australia and South-East Asia in ultra-high detail, 5 cm per pixel, and it'll be hosted and viewable on Soar.

Malmö, Sweden captured by a KH-7 GAMBIT spy satellite using color film on July 19, 1966 during mission 4030. 4030 was the first KH-7 mission to fly for 8 days, the longest mission flown by that series of satellites.

This old map of Strait of Gibraltar from 1966 was captured by a spy satellite. Look how much these areas have changed! Explore and compare it here: soaratlas.com/maps/global-...

Continuing my (roughly) monthly captures of Florida's Space Coast launch pads, here's a thread of satellite imagery captured on the morning of November 26 showing all pads between LC-39A and LC-36. Thread:

Introduce yourself with four spaceships.

Part 2 of my article is up: thespacereview.com/article/5107/1

Announcing Georeferencer.ai - Powered by Soar. A powerful tool that simplifies georeferencing for everyone! #MappingTools #Cartography #Georeference #Mapping

A very cool high off-nadir CORONA spy satellite image taken looking west as it was passing over Turkey. The boot of Italy can be seen in the distance with Greece in the foreground. Taken on August 10, 1967 during mission 1043.

My nervous system isn't a fan of severe thunderstorms down here, but they sure as hell put on an epic light show from a distance. From last night.

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Captured 53 years ago today, this KH-9 HEXAGON spy satellite image shows the fourth and final (to fly) Soviet N1 rocket on it's launch pad two days before its failed launch. spacefromspace.com/declassified...