Tracking 28666 objects as of 19-Mar-2024
HD Live streaming from Space Station
objects crossing your sky now

You Won't Believe What It Takes To Move A 2-Ton Satellite Across California


You Won't Believe What It Takes To Move A 2-Ton Satellite Across California You may not have heard of DigitalGlobe, but you've definitely seen its work in action. For over two decades, the company has been capturing high-resolution pictures of the Earth and selling them to organizations you're familiar with. Much of Google Earth, Google Maps, Apple Maps imagery and surveying systems used by the U.S. government is provided by DigitalGlobe. Its photography has been used for everything from disaster relief to city planning to simply helping your Uber driver figure out where he's taking you. On September 15th, the company is launching a brand-new satellite, the WorldView-4, into orbit.    More



(Source: Fast Company - Jul 29)

comments powered by Disqus