Maxar Technologies

2D maps of the world, often built and updated with satellite imagery, have become an expectation. They are visible and accessible in apps on our phones, in our cars for navigation, and embedded on all kinds of websites.? ? The next evolution of maps will be 3D maps, which are currently being created. In this clip from a conversation with Geoawesome, Josh Winer explains how the development of 2D maps is different from 3D maps and the progress we’ve made to building out the Globe in 3D from satellite imagery.? ? Listen to the full podcast on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gjZFztjT #satelliteimagery #mapping #navigation #digitalmaps #3Dmapping #geospatial #geospatialintelligence #GIS?

?? News flash: The first images from our third and fourth WorldView Legion satellites are here. And what a story they tell. These stunning, high-resolution images show points of interest in New Zealand, Dubai and Hawaii, including an intraday collection that demonstrates our "dawn-to-dusk" capability: 1?? New Zealand: All three images of the airport in Christchurch, New Zealand, were collected in a three-hour period by the same satellite on November 7, 2024, showing aircraft movement and fueling operations in near real-time. 2?? Dubai: A high-resolution image of the Burj Khalifa collected on November 17, 2024, at 2:52 p.m. local time, shows incredible detail of architectural features and shadows. 3?? Hawaii: Another early morning image collected at 7:27 a.m. local time shows the Grand Princess cruise ship docked at the Pier 2 Cruise Terminal in Honolulu, Hawaii, before its departure later that day. ?? These two satellites are Maxar’s first in mid-inclination orbit, which unlocks the “dawn-to-dusk” capability. Once all six WorldView Legion satellites are fully operational next year, our constellation will be able to revisit some Earth locations up to 15x a day, from sunup to sundown. ? This represents the highest revisit rates at 30 cm-class resolution of any commercial Earth observation constellation on orbit. ?? Learn more about how these capabilities empower government and commercial users here: https://lnkd.in/gaqGttwD

Watch the recording of “The future of navigation” to learn about the shift in mapmaking from maps built by humans for humans to maps built by machines for machines: ?? The growth of assisted driving features requires richer maps that are kept as updated as possible. ?? High-resolution satellite imagery provides a consistent, foundational layer to automatically extract map features at global scale. ?? 3D maps are the next evolution in providing a superior user experience, including immersive navigation, routing previews, outdoor exploration and much more. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/d_Z35Ex2 #satelliteimagery #mapping #navigation #digitalmaps #3Dmapping #geospatial #geospatialintelligence #GIS

Our channel partner EOMAP has integrated the new WorldView Legion imagery into their bathymetry services. Using this very-high resolution data, the team can provide insights on underwater topography in much more detail and more frequently than before. This enables their customers in law enforcement, defense and industry to rapidly assess coastal change and to map shallow waters in challenging environments. Two of the many applications for these types of maps include coastal resilience and protection measures. ? These images show EOMAP’s bathymetry maps created from new WorldView Legion imagery. More details below:??

Maxar's Veterans Employee Resource Group (ERG), led by the inspiring duo of William Jones and Alex Stout, is more than just a group; it's a community of dedicated individuals who have served our country. In our latest ERG blog spotlight, we delve into the experiences and impact of this group. Learn about their mission, the challenges they address, and how they contribute to Maxar's success. Read the full story:?https://bit.ly/40TyvhC #Veterans #ERG #Maxar #Diversity #Inclusion #Military?

Our Head of Insights and Analytics, John-Isaac "jC" Clark, will be participating in a SpaceNews webinar,?November?20 at 1:00 PM EST, focused on the growth of geospatial AI, an area that is seeing increased investment from government agencies and the commercial sector. ? The session will dive into how geospatial players and end users are using machine learning to extract more value from geospatial data—including satellite images, maps and even drone data. The panelists will talk about the opportunities, challenges and what it all means for the future of the industry. The discussion will also address how geospatial AI is transforming intelligence and ground truth operational support. jC will be joined on the panel by David Gauthier, Chief Strategy Officer, GXO; and Gary Dunow, VP, USGIF. ? Register here to join the webinar: https://lnkd.in/em755qzF ? #Maxar #SpaceNews #datalabeling #geospatialintelligence #geospatialAI

We collected this very high-resolution image on Monday, Nov. 18 of SpaceX's Starship rocket on the launch pad in South Texas ahead of its planned test flight today. Starship is considered the biggest and most powerful rocket ever built, and this sixth test flight marks a critical step in SpaceX's mission to achieve full system reusability. It also represents the second attempt to catch the Super Heavy booster. ? In this image, you can clearly see the Starship itself mounted on top of the Super Heavy booster, both standing upright on the launch pad. You can also see details of the Starship's sleek design.

Two WorldView Legion satellites are now serving customer missions from large-scale mapping to targeted site monitoring. Our Core Imagery Product Manager, Michael Jeffe, blogged about how these satellites are improving the availability of 30 cm-class and 15 cm HD fresh imagery. Here’s a snippet:?? ? “We’ll use the new 30 cm-class resolution imagery and our proprietary HD technology to produce more 15 cm HD imagery, enabling enhanced visual clarity and a sharpness on par with aerial imagery.??? ?? Defense and intelligence customers leverage Maxar’s high-resolution satellite imagery to monitor areas of interest to better inform decision-making. Consumer-facing mapmakers require 15 cm HD imagery to keep their maps updated in dense urban locations, while governments use it to monitor illegal activities for regulatory compliance. Oil and gas customers monitor pipelines, oil pads and offshore drilling structures with our imagery. WorldView Legion plays a vital role in bringing detailed views of what matters most to customers so they can make better decisions before sending resources on-location.”? ? More details are in today’s blog post. Link is in the comments. ??: WorldView Legion image of an Amazon fulfillment center in Phoenix, Arizona.? ? #viewfromspace #satelliteimagery #ittakesalegion

On Wednesday, Chief Product Officer Peter Wilczynski took the stage with Colin Demarest at Axios’ Future of Defense Summit to discuss how the geospatial industry is going beyond pixels to create a more unified defense technology ecosystem. ? ?? The key point: Very high-resolution satellite imagery—30 cm class or better—is fundamental to a best-in-class C4ISR ecosystem. But with more non-integrated sensors coming online every day, geospatial technology also plays a fundamental role in unifying these systems to unlock their full potential. ? Our P3DR technology is a prime example of that. It can automatically harmonize datasets collected from different sensors—satellites, drones and everything in between—even in real time. This makes it possible to analyze different datasets with AI/ML simultaneously and improve the navigation of unmanned systems, among other things. ? To emphasize the point, Peter showcased some visual examples of coregistering drone and satellite data in real-time. Of course, he also shared some stunning WorldView Legion images. ? ??? If you missed it, watch the replay here: https://lnkd.in/ef7CWK7a ? Learn more about P3DR here: https://lnkd.in/ed9hhh4S ? ?? Gabriel Espinal on behalf of Axios

Navigation applications that reflect the real environment require reliable maps of every corner of the world. Maxar’s imagery basemaps provide a stunning, accurate foundation at scale that allows users to trust their maps and focus on their destination. See how: https://lnkd.in/gxBvaUKt #precisionineverydirection #mapping #navigation #mobility #maps #digitalmaps