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Earth observation for climate analytics costs in 2026: imagery pricing, platform fees, and enterprise ROI
Details the cost structure of satellite-based climate analytics: free Copernicus/Landsat data vs commercial imagery at $5–25/km², cloud processing on Google Earth Engine vs proprietary platforms at $20–100K/yr, and AI-powered analytics services at $50–500K/yr. Analyzes ROI for agricultural insurers, carbon credit verifiers, and ESG reporting teams.