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    “Absolutely,” Trent affirmed with a nod. “That’s the theory, but due to the Earth’s curvature, the optimal angle for satellite imagery is straight down. Consequently, each satellite can only capture a specific area. To photograph the entire globe, we would need enough satellites to encircle the Earth like a ball of yarn. This arrangement ensures that any location can be photographed within a matter of minutes. If there are too few satellites, the time between passes increases significantly.”


    Curious, Charlie inquired, “How many satellites are necessary to capture images of every location in just one day?”


    “With advanced technology, perhaps four or five would suffice,” Trent replied. “Currently, many established privatepanies in the United States possess this capability. Some of the more sophisticated ones can even revisit a target location up to eight times daily, meaning they can schedule satellite passes every three hours if needed.”


    Charlie then asked, “What’s the market value of apany with such capabilities? Can it be purchased?”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    After a moment of thought, Trent responded, “If my memory serves me right, their valuation is around 30 to 40 billion US dors.”


    “However,” Trent continued, “acquiring suchpanies can be quiteplicated. Most American firms are founded by entrepreneurs who raise capital gradually, starting from angel investments. By the time they reach a valuation in the billions, they typically have numerous shareholders. This makes purchasing them difficult and brings up issues rted to delisting and privatization. Even though these firms are private, they hold crucial technologies, and the US government is unlikely to permit unrestricted buying and selling. If a sale is contemted, both parties must undergo rigorous scrutiny.”


    Charlie inquired, “So, if I were to offer Musk enough money for SpaceX, he wouldn’t sell it to me?”


    Trent nodded, exining, “Selling it all to you is simply not feasible. Musk’s word carries weight, but SpaceX has not gone public yet and is valued at over 100 billion US dors. While Musk is a primary shareholder, there are many intricate financial ties involved. With numerous shareholders, he could only offer you a small percentage of the shares at most. Even then, you would merely be a shareholder without any authority over thepany’s operations or confidential matters. Moreover, aerospace technology is of paramount importance to the US government. Finding a way to purchase a lesser-known remote sensing satellitepany might be achievable, but acquiring SpaceX would be exceptionally challenging.”


    Charlie remarked, “In that case, buying SpaceX seems less beneficial to me. It would be far more practical to acquire a remote sensing satellitepany as you suggested. After the acquisition, I could invest additional resources to expand the satellite fleet, aiming for a revisit time of every hour.”


    Trent responded, “If you can find a trustworthy intermediary in the United States, this is still possible. This intermediary must bepletely reliable and American, preferably white and not from a minority background or an immigrant. Furthermore, they should possess a certain level of social standing to ensure the Department of Homnd Security hasplete confidence in them. This way, there would be no extensive background check during the acquisition process. If thepany’s standard valuation is 4 billion US dors, offering 6 billion or even 8 billion could persuade the shareholders to agree. Once the intermediary acquires thepany, the data would be directly transferred to you. If you have specific requirements, justmunicate them through the intermediary, and the team can take care of the rest.”


    “Intermediary…” Charlie pondered. The individuals he knew with notable influence in the United States included the An family, the Fei family, and the Rothschild family.


    The An and Fei families were both Chinese, with the An family heavily investing in China, making them unsuitable for this type of operation. The Fei family might raise some suspicion due to their heritage. In contrast, the Rothschild family would likely not draw any suspicion. Their stature in the United States and their significant influence over the government is unparalleled.


    Realizing this, he suddenly felt enlightened and smiled, saying, “I actually have a solid candidate for the right intermediary. The second-inmand of the Rothschild family would be ideal for this task!”<fn45af> Th?s chapter is updated by Find_Novel(.</fn45af>


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