WorldView - 1

DigitalGlobe successfully launched its WorldView-1 satellite on September 18th, 2007.

The high-capacity, panchromatic imaging system features half-meter resolution imagery. The satellite is also equipped with state-of-the-art geolocation accuracy capabilities and exhibits stunning agility with rapid pointing and efficient in-track stereo collection.

WorldView-1 is designed to efficiently and accurately image large areas with a very good geolocation accuracy. The WorldView-1 spacecraft is capable of collecting up to 750,000 square kilometres of imagery per day. The data will contribute to mapping, agricultural and urban planning, weather research and military surveillance.

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