DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist
D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF By Journalists Edward Kane & Marya nne Kane NEW TECH SATELLITE CAN ZOOM ON TO A FACE Source: Albedo & Stock In 2025, a "Big Brother" satellite will be launched that's capable of zooming-in on anyone, anywhere. It is breakthrough imaging technology so advanced that it can even view and track a license plate on the back of a car. What are the opportunities and the risks of this new innovation? Here are a few key facts: This new satellite with high resolution close-up imaging was created by Denver-based startup Albedo Space Corp. Thermal infrared imaging is so advanced it can zoom in on a person's face Big opportunities for use by US military to track the enemy and national security threats; USAF & Natl. Air & Space Intelligence Center have contracts with Albedo Other uses include tracking Climate Change, infrastructure, agriculture and ma