A SPOT 6 Success Story

SPOT 6 reached its final orbital slot on September 22, 2012 and a review of the initial positioning phase was successfully completed on October 12th. This review marks the transition between satellite launch and the formal system review at the end of in-orbit checkout which is slated for December. Activities are advancing on schedule and SPOT 6 products should be on sale as planned in January 2013.

The review also included an exhaustive analysis of the in-orbit status of the satellite's subsystems. All systems have been powered up and are functioning nominally. Fuel consumption has been tightly controlled, commensurate with the satellite's planned 10-year operational lifetime. Read more...

The Cricket's Chirp

Have a look at the lighter side of Apollo Mapping and its original comic strip. Read more...

An Update on the Recently Launched SPOT 6 Satellite

We expect SPOT 6 pricing, product details and samples in December. Read more...

Pléiades 1A Shows its Extreme Tasking Prowess

Multiple extreme tasking scenarios on one day, Pléiades 1A is an impressive high-resolution satellite. Read more...

Free For All - Google Earth Super-Overlay Tool (GEST)

An ENVI extension to automate the process of exporting imagery to Google Earth. Read more...

Free For All – MODIS

Free low-resolution satellite imagery with up to daily coverage. Read more...

Reaching Orbit - MAVEN

Another NASA mission that will study the atmosphere of our Martian neighbor. Read more...

Out of This World - Curiosity's SAM

An instrument onboard the Martian rover that is searching for organic compounds. Read more...

Working In GDAL (WIG) – Creating a Topographic Roughness Map

GDAL is free and can convert elevation data to a topographic roughness map. Read more...

G-FAQ – What is the Importance of Geographic Transformations in ArcGIS?

The second part of our look at datums, coordinate systems & more in an exploration of geographic transformations. Read more...

Update on DigitalGlobe’s Precision Aerial Imagery Program

A monthly update on the most complete USA and EU aerial database. Read more...

Monthly Update on Astrium GEO’s Countrywide 2.5-meter SPOTMaps

Check our monthly article for details on updated SPOTMaps coverage. Read more...

Our Changing Landscape – Oktoberfest 2011

RapidEye imagery shows the build-up, festivities and tear-down of Oktoberfest 2011. Read more...

DigitalGlobe Images Pilgrims Gathering for the Hajj

A stunning QuickBird image captures thousands on their annual pilgrimage. Read more...

Small World – Albi, France

A moon shot across the Atlantic lands us in our next destination for this Small World. Read more...

Back to School – School Redistricting

GIS makes for more efficient school redistricting. Read more...

Outside the Box – Banning Plastic Bags

A look at a controversial ban several US cities have implemented. Read more...

Apollo News Snippets – December 2012

Snippets of interest for the geospatial community. Read more...