Global Image Sensor Market Overview
Western Market Research estimates that the global Image Sensor market was valued at USD XXXX billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD XXXX billion by 2036, expanding at a CAGR of XX% during the forecast period 2026–2036.
The image sensor industry forms the backbone of modern digital imaging systems, enabling image capture and processing across consumer electronics, automotive systems, healthcare diagnostics, industrial automation, and security surveillance. Continuous advancements in semiconductor fabrication, pixel miniaturization, backside illumination (BSI), stacked sensor architecture, and AI-enabled imaging are reshaping market dynamics.
The Global Image Sensor Market Report provides a comprehensive assessment of market size, growth drivers, technological evolution, competitive positioning, and future opportunities, supported by an in-depth evaluation of historical performance and forward-looking indicators.
Impact of COVID-19 on the Image Sensor Market
The COVID-19 pandemic had a mixed but ultimately transformative impact on the global image sensor market:
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Short-term disruptions: Supply chain interruptions, fab shutdowns, and delays in semiconductor manufacturing affected production cycles during 2020–2021.
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Demand volatility: Decline in smartphone shipments and consumer electronics during early lockdowns negatively impacted short-term revenues.
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Recovery and acceleration: Demand surged post-pandemic due to:
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Increased adoption of telemedicine and medical imaging
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Expansion of security & surveillance systems
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Growth in automation, robotics, and machine vision
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Rising demand for AI-powered cameras in smart cities and autonomous vehicles
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Overall, COVID-19 acted as a catalyst for diversification, pushing manufacturers toward high-value industrial, healthcare, and automotive applications.
Global Image Sensor Market Segmentation
By Type
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CCD (Charge-Coupled Device)
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CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor)
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BSI Image Sensors
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Stacked Image Sensors
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Others
By Spectrum
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Visible Image Sensors
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Infrared (IR) Image Sensors
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Near-Infrared (NIR) Image Sensors
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Ultraviolet (UV) Image Sensors
By Resolution
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Low Resolution
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Medium Resolution
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High Resolution
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Ultra-High Resolution
By Application
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Consumer Electronics (Smartphones, Tablets, Cameras)
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Automotive (ADAS, Autonomous Driving, In-Cabin Monitoring)
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Industrial & Machine Vision
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Security & Surveillance
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Healthcare & Clinical Imaging
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Scientific Research & Space Exploration
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Cinematography & Broadcasting
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Others
Regional Analysis
North America
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Strong presence of semiconductor innovators and fabless companies
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High adoption in automotive ADAS, aerospace, defense, and healthcare imaging
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Growing investments in AI-enabled vision systems
Europe
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Demand driven by industrial automation, automotive safety, and medical imaging
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Strong R&D ecosystem supported by Germany, France, and the UK
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Increasing focus on quality and precision imaging
Asia-Pacific
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Largest and fastest-growing regional market
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Dominated by China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan
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Massive production of consumer electronics and automotive sensors
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Government support for semiconductor self-reliance
South America
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Gradual adoption in security, automotive, and consumer electronics
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Growth supported by urban surveillance projects
Middle East & Africa
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Rising investments in smart city infrastructure and surveillance
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Growing healthcare imaging demand in GCC countries
Competitive Landscape – Key Players
The global image sensor market is moderately consolidated, with leading players focusing on process innovation, capacity expansion, and strategic partnerships.
Major Market Participants Include:
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Sony
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Samsung
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STMicroelectronics
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OmniVision
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ON Semiconductor
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Canon
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Panasonic
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Toshiba
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Nikon
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Hamamatsu Photonics
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Teledyne
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GalaxyCore
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SK hynix
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Forza Silicon
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Foveon
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Luxima
Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
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Threat of New Entrants – Low
High capital requirements, advanced fabrication technology, and IP barriers restrict entry. -
Bargaining Power of Suppliers – Moderate
Dependence on semiconductor foundries and raw materials influences pricing. -
Bargaining Power of Buyers – High
Large OEMs exert pricing pressure and demand customization. -
Threat of Substitutes – Low
Image sensors are irreplaceable in digital imaging systems. -
Competitive Rivalry – High
Intense innovation race and price competition among global leaders.
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
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Essential component across multiple industries
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Continuous technological advancements
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Strong demand from automotive and AI applications
Weaknesses
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High manufacturing costs
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Dependency on advanced semiconductor fabs
Opportunities
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Growth of autonomous vehicles
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Expansion of smart cities and surveillance
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Rising adoption in medical diagnostics
Threats
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Semiconductor supply chain disruptions
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Rapid technology obsolescence
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Pricing pressure from large OEMs
Market Trends
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Transition from CCD to CMOS dominance
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Adoption of AI-integrated image sensors
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Growth of 3D sensing and depth imaging
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Rising demand for low-light and high-dynamic-range (HDR) sensors
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Miniaturization for wearables and IoT devices
Key Market Drivers
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Proliferation of smartphones and connected devices
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Expansion of ADAS and autonomous driving technologies
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Increased use of machine vision in Industry 4.0
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Rising healthcare imaging and diagnostics demand
Challenges
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Complex manufacturing processes
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High R&D expenditure
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Yield management in advanced node fabrication
Value Chain Analysis
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Raw Material Suppliers (Silicon wafers, photodiodes)
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Sensor Design & IP Development
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Wafer Fabrication & Processing
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Assembly, Testing & Packaging
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OEM Integration
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End-Use Applications
Strategic Recommendations for Stakeholders
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Manufacturers: Invest in stacked CMOS, AI-on-sensor, and automotive-grade sensors
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Investors: Focus on Asia-Pacific production hubs and ADAS-driven growth
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OEMs: Diversify suppliers to reduce supply chain risk
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New Entrants: Target niche markets such as medical imaging and industrial vision
1. Market Overview of Image Sensor
1.1 Image Sensor Market Overview
1.1.1 Image Sensor Product Scope
1.1.2 Market Status and Outlook
1.2 Image Sensor Market Size by Regions: 2015 VS 2021 VS 2026
1.3 Image Sensor Historic Market Size by Regions
1.4 Image Sensor Forecasted Market Size by Regions
1.5 Covid-19 Impact on Key Regions, Keyword Market Size YoY Growth
1.5.1 North America
1.5.2 East Asia
1.5.3 Europe
1.5.4 South Asia
1.5.5 Southeast Asia
1.5.6 Middle East
1.5.7 Africa
1.5.8 Oceania
1.5.9 South America
1.5.10 Rest of the World
1.6 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Impact Will Have a Severe Impact on Global Growth
1.6.1 Covid-19 Impact: Global GDP Growth, 2019, 2020 and 2021 Projections
1.6.2 Covid-19 Impact: Commodity Prices Indices
1.6.3 Covid-19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy
2. Covid-19 Impact Image Sensor Sales Market by Type
2.1 Global Image Sensor Historic Market Size by Type
2.2 Global Image Sensor Forecasted Market Size by Type
2.3 CCD
2.4 CMOS
2.5 Others
3. Covid-19 Impact Image Sensor Sales Market by Application
3.1 Global Image Sensor Historic Market Size by Application
3.2 Global Image Sensor Forecasted Market Size by Application
3.3 Cinematography
3.4 Scientific research
3.5 Clinical medicine
3.6 Others
4. Covid-19 Impact Market Competition by Manufacturers
4.1 Global Image Sensor Production Capacity Market Share by Manufacturers
4.2 Global Image Sensor Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers
4.3 Global Image Sensor Average Price by Manufacturers
5. Company Profiles and Key Figures in Image Sensor Business
5.1 STMicroelectronics
5.1.1 STMicroelectronics Company Profile
5.1.2 STMicroelectronics Image Sensor Product Specification
5.1.3 STMicroelectronics Image Sensor Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.2 OmniVision
5.2.1 OmniVision Company Profile
5.2.2 OmniVision Image Sensor Product Specification
5.2.3 OmniVision Image Sensor Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.3 SONY
5.3.1 SONY Company Profile
5.3.2 SONY Image Sensor Product Specification
5.3.3 SONY Image Sensor Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.4 Samsung
5.4.1 Samsung Company Profile
5.4.2 Samsung Image Sensor Product Specification
5.4.3 Samsung Image Sensor Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.5 Toshiba
5.5.1 Toshiba Company Profile
5.5.2 Toshiba Image Sensor Product Specification
5.5.3 Toshiba Image Sensor Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.6 SK
5.6.1 SK Company Profile
5.6.2 SK Image Sensor Product Specification
5.6.3 SK Image Sensor Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.7 Teledyne
5.7.1 Teledyne Company Profile
5.7.2 Teledyne Image Sensor Product Specification
5.7.3 Teledyne Image Sensor Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.8 Foveon
5.8.1 Foveon Company Profile
5.8.2 Foveon Image Sensor Product Specification
5.8.3 Foveon Image Sensor Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.9 Forza Silicon
5.9.1 Forza Silicon Company Profile
5.9.2 Forza Silicon Image Sensor Product Specification
5.9.3 Forza Silicon Image Sensor Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.10 ON Semiconductor
5.10.1 ON Semiconductor Company Profile
5.10.2 ON Semiconductor Image Sensor Product Specification
5.10.3 ON Semiconductor Image Sensor Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.11 Panasonic
5.11.1 Panasonic Company Profile
5.11.2 Panasonic Image Sensor Product Specification
5.11.3 Panasonic Image Sensor Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.12 Hamamatsu Photonics
5.12.1 Hamamatsu Photonics Company Profile
5.12.2 Hamamatsu Photonics Image Sensor Product Specification
5.12.3 Hamamatsu Photonics Image Sensor Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.13 Canon
5.13.1 Canon Company Profile
5.13.2 Canon Image Sensor Product Specification
5.13.3 Canon Image Sensor Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.14 GalaxyCore
5.14.1 GalaxyCore Company Profile
5.14.2 GalaxyCore Image Sensor Product Specification
5.14.3 GalaxyCore Image Sensor Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.15 Nikon
5.15.1 Nikon Company Profile
5.15.2 Nikon Image Sensor Product Specification
5.15.3 Nikon Image Sensor Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.16 Luxima
5.16.1 Luxima Company Profile
5.16.2 Luxima Image Sensor Product Specification
5.16.3 Luxima Image Sensor Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
6. North America
6.1 North America Image Sensor Market Size
6.2 North America Image Sensor Key Players in North America
6.3 North America Image Sensor Market Size by Type
6.4 North America Image Sensor Market Size by Application
7. East Asia
7.1 East Asia Image Sensor Market Size
7.2 East Asia Image Sensor Key Players in North America
7.3 East Asia Image Sensor Market Size by Type
7.4 East Asia Image Sensor Market Size by Application
8. Europe
8.1 Europe Image Sensor Market Size
8.2 Europe Image Sensor Key Players in North America
8.3 Europe Image Sensor Market Size by Type
8.4 Europe Image Sensor Market Size by Application
9. South Asia
9.1 South Asia Image Sensor Market Size
9.2 South Asia Image Sensor Key Players in North America
9.3 South Asia Image Sensor Market Size by Type
9.4 South Asia Image Sensor Market Size by Application
10. Southeast Asia
10.1 Southeast Asia Image Sensor Market Size
10.2 Southeast Asia Image Sensor Key Players in North America
10.3 Southeast Asia Image Sensor Market Size by Type
10.4 Southeast Asia Image Sensor Market Size by Application
11. Middle East
11.1 Middle East Image Sensor Market Size
11.2 Middle East Image Sensor Key Players in North America
11.3 Middle East Image Sensor Market Size by Type
11.4 Middle East Image Sensor Market Size by Application
12. Africa
12.1 Africa Image Sensor Market Size
12.2 Africa Image Sensor Key Players in North America
12.3 Africa Image Sensor Market Size by Type
12.4 Africa Image Sensor Market Size by Application
13. Oceania
13.1 Oceania Image Sensor Market Size
13.2 Oceania Image Sensor Key Players in North America
13.3 Oceania Image Sensor Market Size by Type
13.4 Oceania Image Sensor Market Size by Application
14. South America
14.1 South America Image Sensor Market Size
14.2 South America Image Sensor Key Players in North America
14.3 South America Image Sensor Market Size by Type
14.4 South America Image Sensor Market Size by Application
15. Rest of the World
15.1 Rest of the World Image Sensor Market Size
15.2 Rest of the World Image Sensor Key Players in North America
15.3 Rest of the World Image Sensor Market Size by Type
15.4 Rest of the World Image Sensor Market Size by Application
16 Image Sensor Market Dynamics
16.1 Covid-19 Impact Market Top Trends
16.2 Covid-19 Impact Market Drivers
16.3 Covid-19 Impact Market Challenges
16.4 Porter
Global Image Sensor Market Segmentation
By Type
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CCD (Charge-Coupled Device)
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CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor)
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BSI Image Sensors
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Stacked Image Sensors
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Others
By Spectrum
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Visible Image Sensors
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Infrared (IR) Image Sensors
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Near-Infrared (NIR) Image Sensors
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Ultraviolet (UV) Image Sensors
By Resolution
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Low Resolution
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Medium Resolution
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High Resolution
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Ultra-High Resolution
By Application
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Consumer Electronics (Smartphones, Tablets, Cameras)
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Automotive (ADAS, Autonomous Driving, In-Cabin Monitoring)
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Industrial & Machine Vision
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Security & Surveillance
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Healthcare & Clinical Imaging
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Scientific Research & Space Exploration
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Cinematography & Broadcasting
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Others
