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This is a 1:4 scale model of DigitalGlobe's WorldView-3 remote sensing satellite. Launched in August 2014, it is the first commercial multi-payload, super-spectral, high-resolution satellite. The best resolution obtainable is about 10 inches in black and white. It can revisit targets in less than one day and can image up to 688,000 square kilometers (265,000 square miles) daily. The imagery is used for numerous civilian applications. Additionally, U.S. defense and intelligence agencies purchase it to help meet their requirements.

David Gianakos built the model and DigitalGlobe donated it to the museum.

Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.

Object Details

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

MODELS

Manufacturer

David P. Gianakos

Dimensions

Approximate: 144.8 × 119.4 × 123.2cm, 29.5kg (57 × 47 × 48 1/2 in., 65lb.)

Materials

Concrete, plywood, paint, mylar, paper, adhesive, white metal

Inventory Number

T20140073001

Credit Line

Gift of DigitalGlobe

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply
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