satellite images

The GeoEye-1 satellite was launched into orbit the other day at a height of about 670 kilometers into the atmosphere. Google used to buy satellite images electronic maps from mapping companies such as Tele Atlas and NAVTEQ (now owned by Nokia), some of which are old data so we don't get to see better resolutions in some regions. *hehe* The GeoEye-1 satellite will be able to capture hi-res images with resolution of about 41 centimeters although US restrictions only allow up to 50 cm (that means 1 pixel is equivalent to 0.5 meters in ratio). Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has recently announced on his Facebook page that the company will be launching a satellite into orbit to provide internet access in remote regions in the planet. As part of the company's Internet.org effort, Facebook will collaborate with Eutelsat, a French-based satellite provider across Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, to launch the AMOS-6 satellite to provide internet coverage to large parts of Sub-Saharan Africa. The satellite is currently under construction and is slated to launch in 2016 to cover West, East and Southern Africa. Facebook will also work with local partners in the region to make internet services accessible through satellite. Toshiba has introduces the Satellite Click 10, a Windows 10-powered convertible device with a 10-inch WUXGA display, Intel Atom x5-Z8300 processor, and a reasonable price tag. Read more in our articles including "GeoEye takes more Google Satellite Images" and "Facebook to launch satellite to provide internet in remote regions".