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Google Earth gets its imagery from a number of imagery providers including GeoEye and DigitalGlobe, which own and operate high-resolution commercial earth imaging satellites.

GeoEye

  • GeoEye-1
  • GeoEye-2 (Future)

DigitalGlobe

  • QuickBird
  • WorldView-1
  • WorldView-2

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Google Earth gets its imagery from a number of imagery providers including GeoEye and DigitalGlobe, which own and operate high-resolution commercial earth imaging satellites.

GeoEye

  • GeoEye-1
  • GeoEye-2 (Future)

DigitalGlobe

  • QuickBird
  • WorldView-1
  • WorldView-2

Details can be found in related links below.

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