Iran

[ORAC]

Tyler Rogoway - Creator/Editor-In-Chief of http://TWZ.com.

https://x.com/Aviation_Intel/status/...902477436?s=20

​​​​​​​Just got this from Planet Labs:

Dear Tyler Rogoway,

Due to the conflict in the Middle East, the U.S. government has requested all satellite imagery providers voluntarily implement an indefinite withhold of imagery in the designated Area of Interest (AOI).

Effective retroactively from March 9, 2026, Planet is moving to a managed access model, extending the publication delay for all new imagery within the designated AOI, and releasing imagery on a case-by-case basis and for urgent, mission-critical requirements or in the public interest.

For the media, this model is in line with the media policies of other remote sensing companies. We expect this policy to last through the end of the conflict.

Access to imagery for the rest of the world is unaffected.

These are extraordinary circumstances, and we are doing all we can to balance the needs of all our stakeholders. We will continue to monitor the situation and make adjustments as possible to minimize the impact on data availability to our customers.

For questions regarding specific projects or to request a policy exception, please contact your Customer Success Manager or [email protected].

We appreciate your continued partnership as we work to ensure our data remains available for responsible use.

Best Regards,

Planet Team