The image covers a surface of 10 X 10 km. France's CNES processed the images to create maps of the damage. The images shown in this article highlight the damage caused by the earthquake in lurid pink. By combining the information derived from the images with a topographical map provided by CNR, CNES was able to produce maps showing precisely where damage had occurred, even in the most remote and inaccessible areas of the battered country. Knowing that France's SPOT optical imaging satellites had acquired visual images of their country much more recently, El Salvador's Public Safety Ministry put in a request to get a copy of these maps, which was of course accepted.
Damage is indicated in dark purple.
Once more the new Charter has shown its value in disaster relief. Next Launch A Lockheed Martin Athena 1 will launch the Kodiak Star mission for NASA and the Air Force no sooner than Saturday from Kodiak Island, Alaska. Visit the Tracking Station for a full listing of upcoming launches.