Completing the picture: Using satellite imagery to enhance IAEA safeguards capabilities

In the implementation of safeguards, the IAEA collects and evaluates a wide range of safeguards relevant information in order to verify States' international obligations to only use nuclear material and technology for peaceful purposes. This includes information gathered from open sources, including commercial satellite imagery. Analysis of satellite imagery is routinely used in the following safeguards activities: • to verify the accuracy and completeness of information supplied by States; to aid the planning of in-field and inspection activities; • to detect changes and monitor activities at nuclear fuel cycle-related sites; and • to identify possible undeclared activities