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New GeoEye Satellite launches on September 6, 2008

Published on September 6, 2008

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The brandnew GeoEye-1 Earth-imaging satellite (…the highest resolution of any commercial imaging system…) launches on September 6, 2008 from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. Google is a partner of Geoeye – so hopefully this satellite will bring new updated imagery for Google Maps soon.

Burj Al Arab

Published on May 30, 2008

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The Burj Al Arab in Dubai is one of the most exclusive and expensive hotels in the world. It has 60 floors and 202 rooms and is 321 m (1,053 ft) high. The construction took 5 years from 1994 – 1999.

Taipei 101

Published on May 28, 2008

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The Taipei 101 in Taiwan is the tallest building in the world (constructed 1999 – 2004). It has 101 floors and an overall height of 509.2 m (1,670.60 ft).

St. Louis Gateway Arch

Published on May 23, 2008

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The Jefferson National Expansion Memorial (aka “St. Louis Gateway Arch” or “Gateway to the West”) is the landmark of St. Louis in Missouri. The arch is 630 feet (192 m) tall and was completed in 1935. In 1968 a tram system and to the observation area (inside the top of the arch) was installed.

Independence Hall

Published on May 21, 2008

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The Independence Hall in Philadelphia was built from 1732 to 1753. It is an important location in American history. On July 4, 1776 the Declaration of Independence was signed in this building. The Bell Tower was the first home of the Liberty Bell which is a symbol of independence. In front of the entrance a […]