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2. List of Earth observation satellites - Wikipedia

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   NASA Earth science satellite fleet as of September 2020, planned through 2023. Earth observation satellite missions developed by the ESA as of 2019. Earth observation satellites are Earth-orbiting spacecraft with sensors used to collect imagery and measurements of the surface of the earth. These satellites are used to monitor short-term weather ...

3. Google Earth - Wikipedia

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   Google Earth is a computer program that renders a 3D representation of Earth based primarily on satellite imagery. The program maps the Earth by superimposing satellite images, aerial photography, and GIS data onto a 3D globe, allowing users to see cities and landscapes from various angles. Users can explore the globe by entering addresses and ...

4. Earth observation satellite - Wikipedia

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   An Earth observation satellite or Earth remote sensing satellite is a satellite used or designed for Earth observation (EO) from orbit, including spy satellites and similar ones intended for non-military uses such as environmental monitoring, meteorology, cartography and others. The most common type are Earth imaging satellites, that take ...

5. Earth observation - Wikipedia

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   Earth observation. [1] Earth observation ( EO) is the gathering of information about the physical, chemical, and biological systems of the planet Earth. [2] It can be performed via remote-sensing technologies ( Earth observation satellites) or through direct-contact sensors in ground-based or airborne platforms (such as weather stations and ...

6. WorldView-3 - Wikipedia

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   WorldView-3 ( WV 3) is a commercial Earth observation satellite owned by DigitalGlobe. It was launched on 13 August 2014 to become DigitalGlobe's sixth satellite in orbit, joining Ikonos which was launched in 1999, QuickBird in 2001, WorldView-1 in 2007, GeoEye-1 in 2008, and WorldView-2 in 2009. WorldView-3 provides commercially available ...

7. List of natural satellites - Wikipedia

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   Among them is Ganymede, the largest and most massive moon in the Solar System. Its 87 known irregular moons are organized into two categories: prograde and retrograde. The prograde satellites consist of the Himalia group and three others in groups of one. The retrograde moons are grouped into the Carme, Ananke and Pasiphae groups.

8. Earth observation satellites transmission frequencies - Wikipedia

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   ERS-2 (High rate) 8140 MHz. 8025-8175 MHz. Earth exploration-satellite service. SPOT 4,5. 8253 MHz. 8215-8400 MHz. Earth exploration-satellite service.

9. Terra (satellite) - Wikipedia

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   Terra ( EOS AM-1) is a multi-national scientific research satellite operated by NASA in a Sun-synchronous orbit around the Earth. It takes simultaneous measurements of Earth's atmosphere, land, and water to understand how Earth is changing and to identify the consequences for life on Earth. [1] It is the flagship of the Earth Observing System ...