Boeing Delta II launches GeoEye-1 from Vandenberg AFB. CA. 09-06-2008
Sept. 06, 2008 -- Boeing , through its commercial launch business, successfully launched the GeoEye-1 satellite today aboard a Delta II rocket procured from United Launch Alliance (ULA).
Liftoff occurred at 11:50 a.m. Pacific time from launch pad SLC-2W at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The ULA Delta II rocket deployed the spacecraft approximately 58 minutes after liftoff. GeoEye-1 will have the highest resolution of any commercial imaging system, capable of collecting images with a ground resolution of 16 inches (.41 meters) in panchromatic (black-and-white) mode. Virginia-based GeoEye [NASDAQ: GEOY] is the premier provider of geospatial information for the national security community, strategic partners, resellers and commercial customers.
Read MoreLiftoff occurred at 11:50 a.m. Pacific time from launch pad SLC-2W at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The ULA Delta II rocket deployed the spacecraft approximately 58 minutes after liftoff. GeoEye-1 will have the highest resolution of any commercial imaging system, capable of collecting images with a ground resolution of 16 inches (.41 meters) in panchromatic (black-and-white) mode. Virginia-based GeoEye [NASDAQ: GEOY] is the premier provider of geospatial information for the national security community, strategic partners, resellers and commercial customers.
Delta II/ GeoEye launches from Vandenberg AFB. Sept. 6, 2008 11:50:57am
