Monday, June 16, 2014

Satellites Are Now Cleared to Take Photos at Mailbox-Level Detail

Source: http://gizmodo.com/satellites-are-now-cleared-to-take-photos-at-mailbox-le-1591396293

Satellites Are Now Cleared to Take Photos at Mailbox-Level Detail

The Department of Commerce just lifted a ban on satellite images that showed features smaller than 20 inches. The nation's largest satellite imaging firm, Digital Globe, asked the government to lift the restrictions and can now sell images showing details as small as a foot. A few inches may seem slight, but this is actually a big deal.

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