1、FEBRUARY 2024Geospatial intelligence:From maps to meaningThis report is intended for professional investors only;see the back of the report for important disclosures.GP Bullhound Corporate Finance Ltd and GP Bullhound Asset Management Limited are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Aut

2、hority.GP Bullhound Inc is a member of FINRA.GP Bullhound Luxembourg S.r.l.is regulated by the CSSF in Luxembourg.204 THE VIEW FROM GP BULLHOUND07 KEY TAKEAWAYS 08 CHAPTER 1 What is geospatial intelligence and Earth observation?12 CHAPTER 2 What drives the evolution of geospatial intelligence and Ea

3、rth observation?19 EXPERT VIEW Pierrick Poulenas,Picterra22 EXPERT VIEW Barbara Ryan,World Geospatial Industry Council26 CHAPTER 3 Market overview37 EXPERT VIEW Daniel Seidel,LiveEO41 SUMMARY 42 ABOUT GP BULLHOUND43 DISCLAIMERContents3From a distant perspective,one might view the new era of space ex

4、ploration as the colonisation of Mars or the discovery of new celestial bodies.While these endeavours might drive headlines,the primary beneficiary of the recent technological advancements and innovation within the space industry is Earth our only home.Companies like SpaceX and Rocket Lab have trans

5、formed the space economy by enabling satellite operators a reliable and cost-effective path to orbit.And,when coupled with significant advancements in satellite manufacturing and increased variation of satellite sensors,our understanding of what is happening on Earth and where has never been higher.

6、We know that Earth is facing a whirlwind of challenges.The latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change(IPCC)report delivered a final warning on the climate in March 2023,claiming that we must act now or face irrevocable climate damage.With more destructive weather,a worsening agricultural envir