1. What was the first picture taken by the newly launched GeoEye-1 satellite?

2. From how many miles above the earth was the picture taken?

3. Who is GeoEye-1's main client?

4. What company has exclusive commercial rights to GeoEye-1's images? Why?

5. Why will GeoEye-1's government clients receive higher resolution photos than commercial partners?

6. How does Google plan to use the images?

7. a) Do you like the idea that there are satellites taking pictures around the world that enable anyone to view photos of specific locations in the U.S. and around the world? Explain your answer.
b) What do you think about the privacy aspect of such technology?
Discuss these questions with a parent.