darkwyng

I disagree, there are a lot of applications for cubesats. The problem is physical optics limits the payload capability in such a small package; good images require a good telescope with lenses and sufficient telescope length. Accuracy should be a solvable problem, many small avionics packages with GPS, star trackers, reaction wheels all integrated. Aren't they supposed to degrade in like 5 years out of orbit?

There are a slew of other earth imaging companies coming on line, will this hurt their valuations?

But isn't that ALWAYS the example used for how near real-time satellite imagery could be used? As the world urbanizes, this will be less useful. If uber destroys car ownership, this won't be as useful. What are the other markets and use for even more frequent and rapid earth observation? Not sure anyone will pay for it?