The first images from space were taken on sub-orbital flights. The U.S-launched V-2 flight on October 24, 1946, took one image every 1.5 seconds. With an apogee of 65 miles (105 km), these photos were from five times higher … See more

There are five types of resolution when discussing satellite imagery in remote sensing: spatial, spectral, temporal, radiometric and … See more

Because the total area of the land on Earth is so large and because resolution is relatively high, satellite… See more

• ESA Envisat Meris – 300m – the most detailed image of the entire Earth to date, made by the European Space Agency's Envisat Meris. See more

Satellite images have many applications in meteorology, oceanography, fishing, agriculture, biodiversity conservation, forestry, landscape, geology, cartography, regional planning, education, intelligence and warfare. Less… See more

Public domain
Satellite imaging of the Earth surface is of sufficient public utility that many countries maintain satellite imaging programs. The United States has led the way in making these data freely available for scientific use. Some of the … See more

• Aerial photography
• Earth observation satellite
• Moderate-resolution imaging spectroradiometer See more