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The Sharpest-Ever (Publicly Available) Satellite View of Washington
By Daniel Sorid
Staff Writer
posted: 03:57 pm ET
12 October 1999
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ikonos_firstimage(Ikonos at Work -- Quicktime Animation, 508K) Space Imaging showed off its new Ikonos Earth-imaging satellite for the first time today, releasing images of Washington, D.C. landmarks. The images show detail unmatched by previous commercially available satellites. From its perch 400 miles above Earth, it can single out cars and trees. Only spy satellites have a more detailed view. Below, Ikonos' view of the Washington Monument shows roads, pathways and the immense shadow cast by the landmark. Other images released show Washington National Airport, the Jefferson Memorial, the U.S. Navy Memorial and the Vietnam Memorial, as well as the Hirshorn Museum and sculpture garden. The image quality is impressing at least some in the industry. "Crisp, clear. It looks good," said Dave Mohr, director of new business development for Resource 21, a company that works with images for agriculture purposes. "I think they outdid themselves." According to Space Imaging's president, Jeff Harris, company employees huddled around a screen watching the image come in. "Their awe-inspired reaction will no doubt be echoed by our customers and the industry." Space Imaging's CEO said in an interview that the company is considering building a next-generation Earth-imaging satellite, possibly with even better resolution than Ikonos.
Credit: Space Imaging
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