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GeoEye-1 Imaging System Built by ITT
In October 2004, ITT was selected by General Dynamics, who in turn supported GeoEye, to build the imaging system for its next generation commercial imaging satellite — GeoEye-1. The ITT-built imaging system — the "eyes" of the satellite - will capture high-resolution images smaller than one-half meter. The NGA awarded this contract, valued at approximately $500 million, to GeoEye in 2004.
ITT is building the sensor systems for both the NextView satellites — GeoEye-1 and DigitalGlobe's WorldView-1 — which are designed to assure the availability of high-resolution imagery from the next series of U.S. commercial satellites. The NGA is sponsoring the construction and launch of these satellites to fill imagery and geospatial needs for military, intelligence, foreign policy, homeland security and civil users.
In October 2007, GeoEye selected ITT to begin work on the camera for the GeoEye-2 satellite. This is the first step in a phased development process for an advanced, third-generation satellite. GeoEye-2 will be of the same general class as GeoEye-1, but will have some significant improvements in capability, including enhanced direct tasking, and the potential to collect imagery of the Earth's surface at 0.25-meter or 9.75-inch ground resolution.
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