Joost Elstak

Joost Elstak is the Vice President for Missions at ICEYE, a Finnish company specializing in satellite imagery and monitoring. Originally founded to track maritime ice, ICEYE has evolved to provide mobile surveillance and intelligence services, supplying satellite data to military forces in various European countries, including Poland and the Netherlands. Elstak has emphasized the vital role of satellite technology in enhancing operational advantages for Ukraine, particularly in light of recent shifts in U.S. support for satellite imagery. His insights highlight the urgency for alternative sources as geopolitical tensions escalate.