As satellite calibrations and check-out continue, imagery from the multispectral sensor will be released. The near-perfect optical sharpness of Kodak's telescope has never been achieved in any commercial space camera. The satellite circles the globe 14 times per day, or once every 98 minutes. Highly detailed maps of entire countries can be made for the first time. Farmers can more precisely monitor the health of crops and estimate yields.
Scientists can look at environmentally sensitive areas and predict trends.
Government officials can monitor and plan enlightened land use policies. City planners can further the development of new housing communities. New and emerging uses include measuring and mapping damage to properties after natural disasters, planning for emergency response, mapping transportation networks, developing in-vehicle navigation systems, and planning and developing real estate. The value of this new source of information will create a demand like we've never seen before for imagery of the Earth. Space Imaging is a leading supplier of space imagery, aerial photography, mapping services, and derivative geographic information products and services.