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Published: 9 June 2026

Earth Observation: Unlocking the $700 Billion Opportunity

Earth observation (EO) is becoming a critical source of intelligence for leaders navigating a world increasingly shaped by climate risk, geopolitical shifts and supply chain disruption.

Earth observation (EO) is becoming a critical source of intelligence for leaders navigating a world increasingly shaped by climate risk, geopolitical shifts and supply chain disruption.

Written in collaboration with Deloitte, this report shows that, while EO already contributes an estimated $440 billion to global GDP (gross domestic product), a further $263 billion in annual value remains unrealized across data acquisition, processing and deployment. Unlocking progress across these three domains will determine whether EO moves from a high-potential capability to system-level impact.

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