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Securing updated satellite imagery of the 103rd base proved to be quite a challenge. Due to its remote location, the last available images dated back over two years, rendering them less useful for analysis. The frugal use of technology to acquire fresh images was necessary. A high-stakes investment in a low-quality preview image prompted informed risk-taking, with the anticipation that only a small fraction of the base would be obscured by clouds. This assumption paid off—critical features of the base remained visible, allowing for accurate monitoring of tank counts and condition.