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12 June 2009

GeoEye - 1

GeoEye again made history with the Sept. 6, 2008 launch of GeoEye-1—the world's highest resolution commercial earth-imaging satellite.
EOEYE-1 SPECIFICATIONS
Spatial Resolution
Panchromatic Sensor0.41 meters x 0.41 meters
Multispectral Sensor1.65 meters x 1.65 meters
Spectral Range450–800 nm
450–510 nm (blue)
510–580 nm (green)
655–690 nm (red)
780–920 nm (near IR)
Swath Width15.2 km
Off-Nadir ImagingUp to 60 degrees
Dynamic Range11 bits per pixel
Mission Life Expected> 10 years
Revisit TimeLess than 3 days
Orbital Altitude681 km
More Info...

It's proud to say that my wife (kanchana) is working for GeoEye in Dubai. Space Imaging Middle East.

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