[ExoticPearTree]

I am kind of curious: if this kind of data collection was possible then, what is it possible today to see and collect using satellites?

Feels like all the crazy satellite capabilities in spy movies are not that crazy after all.

[nradov]

The laws of physics haven't changed. Despite some technical advancements we still can't read a license plate from a satellite like what you see in the movies. This is due to fundamental physical limits.

[halJordan]

The president actually tweeted it out for you