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GeoEye-1 satellite
The satellite was launched on 6 September 2008. GeoEye-1 provides high quality imagery with outstanding spatial resolution and accuracy.
GeoEye-1 satellite images
Boston, Massachusetts, 11 July 2009. GeoEye-1 satellite ©DigitalGlobe
Rostov Arena, Rostov-on-Don, 14 November 2017. GeoEye-1 satellite ©DigitalGlobe
The GeoEye company (from 29 January 2013 – DigitalGlobe) was the main developer of the satellite, alongside with General Dynamics (satellite platform), IBM (processor), MDA (ground segment), Kodak and ITT Industries (optics, camera).
Spacecraft design and mission details
Specifications
Products
Collection scenarios (30° off-nadir angle):
- Long strip: 360 × 15,2 km
- Large Area Collect: 112 × 44 km
- Multiple Point Targets: 15,4 × 15,4 km
- Stereo Area Collect: 224 × 28 km
Benefits:
- Highly detailed imagery for mapping, change detection and in-depth image analysis;
- Geolocate features to less than 5 m to create maps in remote areas, maximizing the utility of available resources;
- Frequent update of imagery;
- Stereoscopic collection on a single pass provides image continuity and consistency of quality.
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