Google Earth and Google Maps to get imagery from a new satellite
August 31, 2008Google Earth and Google Maps will soon be receiving exclusive imagery from the new high-resolution GeoEye-1 satellite.
The GeoEye spacecraft is all set for a launch on September 4. The GeoEye spokesman, Mark Brender, stated the Google logo was on the Delta II rocket’s first stage. He added:
Google is keen on collecting the highest quality satellite imagery currently available and as a symbol of this commitment has agreed to put the logo on the first stage of our launch vehicle.
If the launch goes ahead as planned, the new satellite will be the world’s highest-resolution commercial earth-imaging satellite. Google spokeswoman Kate Hurowitz stated the firm would start receiving half-meter resolution imagery from it after 45 to 60 days, during which time it will be made sure that all the satellite systems are up and running.
The combination of high-resolution, map-accurate satellite imagery from GeoEye-1 coupled with Google’s search and display capabilities will provide users with access to rich and, interactive visual image maps of the Earth.
She did not divulge any details of the financial terms of their agreement.
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