European Union Grants US Request to Restrict Satellite Images of Iran War Region The European Union's Copernicus Earth observation program has been a pioneer in promoting transparency and free access to satellite data, allowing researchers, governments, and the public to track climate change, natural disasters, and other global phenomena.
However, recent developments suggest that this commitment to openness is being compromised by geopolitical pressures.
A document seen by Space News reveals that the US government requested the delay of satellite image releases showing shipping lanes near the Strait of Hormuz on May 26, citing national security concerns.