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"Geo-Eye 1" in orbit to immortalize the Earth

Rome, Italy - But images will be available in a few months

Do you like travelling? But the high prices have obliged you to stay at home this summer? Don't worry! "GeoEye-1" is working for you... The satellite, launched in orbit last Saturday from Vandenberg base (California) and built by "General Dynamics Information Systems" in Arizona, "Adds quantity and quality" to the imagery currently offered by its predecessor, satellite "Ikonos". It is able to...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1094061
Rome, Italy, 09/09/2008 18:46
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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