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October 17th, 2011

RapidEye... Coverage Of Countries (Imagery)


[SatNews] This new contract will see the project completed by the close of 2012...

RapidEye has secured a multimillion euros contract with the European Space Agency (ESA). RapidEye will deliver 39 full country coverages over Europe in varying resolutions. ESA has requested a delivery timeline for the project which calls for one third of Europe by November this year and complete delivery by the end of 2012. “This contract is for a full coverage of Europe.” said Dr. Marcus Apel, Market Manager for European Governments at RapidEye. “We are looking forward to a successful completion of this project and the opportunity to demonstrate within the European Community the quality and speed with which RapidEye can complete such a mission.”