{"id":66444,"date":"2017-12-29T00:48:07","date_gmt":"2017-12-28T16:48:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-productionenv-bjg9h2g2bgg5b8aa.southeastasia-01.azurewebsites.net\/news\/satellite-images-of-the-world-in-2017\/"},"modified":"2017-12-29T00:48:07","modified_gmt":"2017-12-28T16:48:07","slug":"satellite-images-of-the-world-in-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/news\/satellite-images-of-the-world-in-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Satellite Images of the World in 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n
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An image of hurricane Maria taken by ESA astronaut Paolo Nespoli from on board the International Space Station on Sept. 21, 2017. Photo: ESA\/NASA.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n

Like most years, 2017 was a mixture of great triumphs, inconceivable tragedies and controversial events whose lasting impacts on history remain to be seen. 2017, however, also marked a flagship year for the Earth Observation (EO) market, as companies such as DigitalGlobe <\/strong>and Planet<\/strong> continue to loft more powerful satellites than ever before. We\u2019re quickly reaching a point where no meter on Earth will go unmonitored, which is equal parts unnerving and advantageous.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a small selection of some of the events that shaped the world in 2017, and what they looked like captured by the satellites orbiting silently above.<\/p>\n

Women\u2019s March<\/h3>\n

The inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump was quickly overshadowed by one of the largest mass protests in the country\u2019s history. More than half a million people gathered in Washington, D.C. alone to advocate for policies and legislation supporting women\u2019s rights, LGBTQ rights, reproductive rights and other politically charged issues.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

U.S. Airstrike in Syria<\/h3>\n

In response to the Syrian government\u2019s chemical attack on its own civilians, on April 7 the U.S. military launched dozens of missiles at the airbase from which the attack originated. According to The New York Times<\/em>, President Trump stated the missile launch was in the interest of U.S. national security, and was a signal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad that the U.S. would not turn a \u201cblind eye\u201d to the use of such weapons.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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Aftermath of the U.S. airstrike on Al Shayrat airfield in Syria. Photo: DigitalGlobe.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Aftermath of the U.S. airstrike on Al Shayrat airfield in Syria. Photo: ImageSat International.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n

Destructive Atlantic Hurricane Season<\/h3>\n

The 2017 Atlantic hurricane season was one of the most remarkable in decades, generating 17 storms in total that caused a record-breaking $369.86 billion in damages. Hurricanes Maria, Irma and Harvey were particularly intense when they made landfall, and places such as Puerto Rico and Texas are still recovering months later from their impact.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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GOES 16 captured this image of three Atlantic hurricanes simultaneously: Katia (L), Irma (M), and Jose (R). Photo: NOAA.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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DigitalGlobe\u2019s WorldView 2 satellite shows the extensive flooding in Brookshire, Texas, after Hurricane Harvey made landfall. Photo: DigitalGlobe.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n