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Geospatial imaging is a powerful technology that captures and analyses images of the Earth's surface. It plays a crucial role in various fields such as urban planning, environmental monitoring, agriculture, and disaster management. NASA Photography Satellite Geospatial imaging involves capturing images of the Earth's surface from various platforms like satellites, aircraft, and drones. These images are processed and analysed to extract valuable information about physical feat