Mapbox has announced an update of its satellite base map, adding one million square kilometers of 50cm-resolution imagery to Central and Northern Europe and Brazil. This update is part of a strategy to provide high-quality, up-to-date imagery for high-demand areas used by its customers. Through its relationship with Maxar, Mapbox utilizes the Vintage Improvement Priority Index (VIPI) to prioritize imagery based on factors like recency, demand, and cloud cover, ensuring a balance of quality features. The update is part of an ongoing effort to maintain a detailed, timely, and cost-effective base map for Mapbox users.