Arctic operations support navigation, resource extraction, and scientific research in a rapidly changing polar environment that is critical for global climate regulation. Earth observation missions including ROSE‑L, CRISTAL, CMIR, and LSTM provide essential capabilities for sea‑ice and land‑ice monitoring, identification of safe shipping routes, and establishment of long‑term environmental baselines. These observations enable informed decision‑making that supports safe and efficient operations, promotes sustainable economic activities, and helps minimize ecological disruption in this strategically important region.