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How ICEYE's satellites help enforcement agencies monitor illegal deforestation

Stuart Stone

Stuart Stone

18 May 2026 • 4 min read

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Andy Read, VP of government solutions at microsatellite manufacturer ICEYE, explains how the firm has moved beyond documenting forest loss to spotting early signs of illegal activity

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