The claim that satellites can read license plates is widely disputed. Most credible sources, including Quora and Everything2.com, state that satellite resolution (typically 5-6 inches) isn’t sufficient for such detail, and technical challenges like atmospheric interference further limit capabilities [1][2]. While AI and space surveillance systems exist, they don’t currently enable satellite-based license plate recognition. The "Satellite License Plate" mentioned in a Nature article refers to a ground-to-satellite identification method, not vehicle tracking [3]. Could you clarify if this is a mix of existing technologies or a hypothetical scenario?
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