As satellite technology rapidly evolves and new uses for satellite data emerge, its promise to transform environmental management grows. Today, several key trends are shaping how satellite data is used to tackle environmental challenges. Yet, as promising as they appear, they still face significant hurdles. The road to broader adoption of satellite data to yield meaningful environmental impact is more complex than it seems, and industry insiders remain cautious about the immediate potential of these technologies. While there are several promising technologies that could shape environmental monitoring in the future,…