Learn about the origins and development of Google Earth, a 3D representation of Earth based on satellite imagery. Find out how Google Earth evolved from a gaming software to a web and computer program with various tools and applications.

Learn how Google Earth evolved from Keyhole, a software development firm that specialized in geospatial data visualization. Discover the history of the Corona satellites, the inspiration behind Keyhole's name.

On June 28th, 2005, ten years ago yesterday, Google released the renamed Google Earth 3.0 for free (there were still paid versions with some extra features). Since then Google Earth...

Learn about Google Earth, a mapping service that shows satellite images of most locations on Earth. Find out how it evolved from a project at Silicon Graphics to a product of Google, and how it works with various overlays and devices.

Learn how Google Earth has evolved from a 3D digital globe to a powerful tool for mapmaking, conservation, education and more. Discover 15 stories of people who have used Google Earth to create positive change in the world.

Learn how Google Earth evolved from Keyhole, a startup that visualized spatial data, to a free and browser-based service with various products and features. Explore the milestones, challenges, and changes of Google Earth from 2001 to 2023.

But the story of Google Earth began to take shape 10 years earlier at a computer hardware company called Silicon Graphics (SGI). Michael T. Jones, then a member of SGI’s computer engineering...

A mapping professional reflects on the impact and legacy of Google Earth, the most successful desktop mapping interface ever. He identifies three aspects that the industry still hasn't replicated: user experience, data sharing, and sense of wonder.

Learn how Google Earth created an interactive time-lapse map of Earth from 1984 to 2012, using millions of satellite images and trillions of pixels. Explore the changes to the Earth's surface over time and share the GIFs of stunning phenomena.