Maxar Technologies has launched Sentry, a new AI-powered service designed to autonomously direct satellites to monitor urban areas, ports, and other locations for anomalous activity. This system aims to provide real-time situational awareness by identifying and tracking unusual events. The launch follows a period of heightened geopolitical tension, including instances of reported military action, suggesting a growing demand for advanced monitoring capabilities. Sentry offers a potentially significant advancement in satellite-based intelligence gathering and threat detection.