BBC News reports that Google has confirmed it has purchased satellite firm Skybox Imaging for $500m. Google said the satellites will help it keep their maps accurate with up-to-date imagery. It also said Skybox's satellites could be used to help expand Internet access. Founded in 2009, Skybox's satellites offer video images and stills at a resolution of just over 1m per pixel - which can track single cars travelling along a road. The firm sent its first high-resolution satellite, SkySat-1, in to space last December. It circles the Earth around 16 times a day, relaying 90-second black-and-white clips, permitting analysis of movement on Earth. Skybox has said it plans to launch a total of 24 satellites. Google's purchase of Skybox Imaging follows its acquisition of solar-powered drone maker Titan Aerospace earlier.
Google is getting into businesses that governments get into such as satellites and drones.
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