DigitalGlobe announced today that its latest high-resolution satellite, WorldView-2, is expected to achieve full operational capability on January 4, 2010.
Successfully launched on October 8, 2009, WorldView-2 produced the first set of images within eleven days after launch. The satellite is expected to complete its commissioning process by January 4, enabling DigitalGlobe to begin taking orders today for WorldView-2 imagery from its global resellers, partners and customers.
WorldView-2 joins DigitalGlobe’s existing sub-meter satellites on orbit, QuickBird and WorldView-1, to enable an annual imaging capacity equivalent to three times the earth’s land mass. WorldView-2 collects multispectral imagery at 1.8 meter resolution and panchromatic imagery at 0.46 meters.
The additional multispectral band capability provides more spectral information, supporting improved levels of analysis. In addition, WorldView-2 is capable of direct tasking and direct downlink to support an even broader base of customers demanding rapid dissemination of satellite imagery.
For more information please visit www.digitalglobe.com