What If the Real Value of Satellite Technology Isn’t the Data, but the Decisions It Enables?

Aerial view of wetlands and waterways captured through Earth observation technology for environmental monitoring and climate resilience.

What if the greatest value of satellite technology isn’t the data it collects, but the better decisions it enables? This article explores how Angola’s Drought Decision Support System (ADDSS) demonstrates that Earth observation creates a lasting impact when satellite data is integrated with governance, social vulnerability insights, and institutional workflows. By shifting from monitoring conditions […]