OSK hyperspectral data reveals potential damage at Fordow nuclear site
49 FOMOFollowing U.S. strikes on Fordow in June 2025, Orbital Sidekick analysts used GHOSt imagery to identify a rectangular subsurface structure consistent with possible underground facility damage and concrete spectral signatures near bomb-penetration holes. CEO Dan Katz highlighted the unique value of space-based HSI for denied-area intelligence.
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High-visibility national-security use case that showcases commercial hyperspectral advantages over traditional EO.
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SpaceNews ·
Orbital Sidekick hyperspectral imagery sheds light on damage caused to Iranian nuclear facilityOrbital Sidekick's GHOSt constellation imagery revealed a rectangular subsurface structure at Iran's Fordow plant after the June 2025 U.S. strikes, indicating possible collapse or damage. Spectral signatures of concrete were also detected near penetration sites.
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Orbital Sidekick ·
Fingerprinting the visible, uncovering the invisible!Company blog post detailing hyperspectral analysis of the Fordow site using GHOSt-5 data collected July 7, 2025. Describes detection of subsurface structure and concrete signatures after the June 22 strikes.
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Following U.S. strikes on Fordow in June 2025, Orbital Sidekick analysts used GHOSt imagery to ident