Wednesday 11 June 2014

Google buys satellite imaging firm for $500 mn

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Google buys satellite imaging firm for $500 mn
San Francisco (AFP) June 10, 2014 - Google announced plans Tuesday to buy the satellite group Skybox Imaging for $500 million, in a move to improve mapping and other services using geospatial data. "We've agreed to acquire Skybox Imaging, and we look forward to welcoming them to Google," a statement from the Internet giant said. "Their satellites will help keep our maps accurate with up-to-date imagery. Over time, we also ... more


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