Making Satellite Data Mainstream: Gaps, challenges, and opportunities for remote sensing experts [Industry Profiles and Activities]

The Earth observation (EO) sector has been growing rapidly, especially over the past decade, thanks to advancements in spaceborne remote sensing instruments, leading to the development of new applications. With this impressive growth, many questions are starting to be asked about the value of all of these data and whether EO as a technology will become mainstream and reach a level of pervasiveness akin to the Global Positioning System. In this article, we will explore the gaps and challenges that still exist to make remote sensing mainstream, present an overview of the opportunities for remote sensing experts, and finally, provide an outlook for the EO market.